WVU's Akok at home following on-court collapse
West Virginia forward Akok Akok is recovering at home after collapsing on the court during an exhibition game against George Mason.
Akok Akok collapses on the court, is ok now
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It happened Friday night so it was posted then. Good to see in your update article that he's doing well. Long thread here wishing him well.
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Akok Akok on ESPN+ now
Playing for West Virginia against George Mason in an exhibition! 7PM start.
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Akok made his regular season debut tonight vs Pitt. They're basically giving him hockey shifts - 1.5-2 mins at a time. He's maybe played 5 mins of the first 30. No pts, couple of blocks. Got a big cheer from the WV crowd when he first came in.
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At the end of his last shift he looked really bad. Thought he might pass out again.
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If he's not healthy it's potentially life threatening to be playing him. What's the point? Is he going to play pro ball somewhere?
Not likely, based on his statistics in college thus far, but I guess every player sees that possibility and wants to reach their goals.
Not likely, based on his statistics in college thus far, but I guess every player sees that possibility and wants to reach their goals.
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COLUMN: Akok Akok's WVU debut was something to cheer about - Dominion Post
The first sort of hint came Tuesday afternoon, as WVU men’s hoops coach Josh Eilert was giving an update on his team. “I haven’t given up on […]
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From the post-game presser, Quinn Slaszinski talks about Akok starting at 4:15
WATCH: Josh Eilert, Quinn Slazinski discuss Backyard Brawl loss to Pitt, Akok Akok's return and more
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Well, Reggie Lewis had the idea that he would rather die then not play again, or that's how former Patriots linebacker Vincent Brown explained it when he said he understood why Reggie Lewis kept playing.
I don't know if Akok Akok has that mindset, but yeah he might want to consider hanging up the sneakers. It will be mentally tough for him, but it might be for the best. Damn, I just wish this guy the best in life hope he catches more than his fair share of positive breaks. Lord knows he has had way too many tough breaks.
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Bronny James is another. He certainly doesn't need the NBA money.