Caroline D, Happy for her

[BlueSkyGLW]

How a UConn star used a Florida clinic to get back to basketball after debilitating concussions

Once a highly-rated prospect, concussions were derailing Caroline Ducharme’s career at UConn. After nearly 500 days between games, hyperbaric treatment at the Aviv Clinics in Florida helped her return to the court.

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That her parents found the right help to restore her health........better health, better performance, more minutes this coming year. Best to read the whole article......

That clinic and two others like it need to be better known.....it helped end her long ordeal.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Amazing story. Caroline's road was way more grueling than I realized.

 

[jcoton56]

Lest anyone think Caroline lacks toughness. She didn’t go through all this to not play so be not surprised at what she does this season. She has a major victory to her credit already.

 

[CL82]

Lest anyone think Caroline lacks toughness. She didn’t go through all this to not play so be not surprised at what she does this season. She has a major victory to her credit already.

It would've been easy, perhaps even reasonable, for someone to quit rather than do the long road back. You have to appreciate how hard she worked to get back on the court. That's part of the reason why we all cheered for her so hard last year.

 

[fatlucy]

Just imagine if she gets back to only 90%! Our already stacked team will be ridiculous!

 

[JellyBean]

Wow, So powerful. Thanks for sharing. Reading this article and reading Caroline's comments on what she was going through and having that support from her family, her teammates and coaching staff. Definitely happy for Caroline and wishing her all the best.

 

[Centerstream]

Great article

 

[JavaMan]

Ditto, Ditto, Ditto, Ditto, Ditto, Ditto, Ditto, Ditto. What an amazing young woman! And based on the info in the article, she is still "The Silent Assisn." How can we not love this brave and tenacious woman? All the best to one of our best!

 

[Tonyc]

What a great article. I luv it. I want Caroline to come back and be what she was and become an AA. What a terrific journey and great article. God has blessed Caroline. A lesson in perseverance. Never give up.

 

[Hoops66]

Wow, that was something! A must read for any sports fan. Caroline has to know how many people are pulling for her and admiring her personal drive and character. Sincere admiration of her and to her family.

 

[Zarathustra]

How a UConn star used a Florida clinic to get back to basketball after debilitating concussions

Once a highly-rated prospect, concussions were derailing Caroline Ducharme’s career at UConn. After nearly 500 days between games, hyperbaric treatment at the Aviv Clinics in Florida helped her return to the court.

www.sbnation.com

That her parents found the right help to restore her health........better health, better performance, more minutes this coming year. Best to read the whole article......

That clinic and two others like it need to be better known.....it helped end her long ordeal.

"COMEBACK PLAYER OF THE YEAR"??? No one will bet against Carol!

 

[Bills Fan]

What a great article about a special person. It reminded me of Caroline's answer during the player interviews at Geno's recent fundraiser. The 5 Huskies players on the panel were asked about their intentions after basketball. She answered that she wanted to coach. Reading about her character in this story tells me that she will succeed at any thing she tries.

She is just one more example of the unbelievable quality of people (not just skilled basketball players), that Geno and staff recruit for the program.

 

[BlueSkyGLW]

Reading this article, midway, I did tear up - for joy! - and admiration for a young woman indomitably seeking to restore the identity she loved at this time in her life.

Now, it doesn't matter whether she ends up having a professional career.....that she overcame long odds to feel herself again, it gives her the mental space to decide the path ahead her heart may now wish to follow, with no regrets......

 

[BBallF]

Just imagine if she gets back to only 90%! Our already stacked team will be ridiculous!

Yup. She has a full panoply of offensive moves. Drives, pull ups, 3s, post ups and she is as tall as Sarah. Very smart and fearless player also.

 

[Jaydumo20]

Yup. She has a full panoply of offensive moves. Drives, pull ups, 3s, post ups and she is as tall as Sarah. Very smart and fearless player also.

100% Let's never forget, when she was strangely one of the only healthy stars on the team at one point, she carried the team.

 

[Skeets]

100% Let's never forget, when she was strangely the only healthy star on the team at one point, she carried the team.

Yep, and I sincerely hope she never gets hit in the head again.

 

[huskeynut]

Caroline has won the biggest game in her young life. All the rest is gravy.

One of the best, most heart warming articles I have read in a very long time.

 

[RSHERMVIKES]

Great article!
CDIV would not surprise me if she were to become famous in whatever she chooses post UConn in life!
She was and will be again a great BB player but she already is a "winner" in the game of life!

 

[oldhusky]

Very interesting and inspiring. I live about 5 minutes away from that clinic in The Villages. I have heard a bit about them, but this is such a new approach and concept that there are many doubters too. Avid could use this article as part of their advertising. I know one woman here who had a car accident and claims she is having some mental issues after that accident, that sounds like a good candidate for their services.

Their location next to the world's largest age restricted active adult community probably makes a lot of sense for treating mental decline but I was unaware that they were so involved in head related sports injuries before this article. By the way The Villages has a Uconn sports club that I have not been actively involved with recently, but quite a few years ago they had Meg Culmo as a guest speaker, and back when Uconn was in the ACC the group chartered a bus to a South Florida game and Shea Ralph spoke to the group for a few minutes.

Caroline's progress will be a significant story in the off-season. She looks fit and ready to go, time will tell.

 

[BBallF]

100% Let's never forget, when she was strangely one of the only healthy stars on the team at one point, she carried the team.

That DePaul game in her freshman year was incredible. She was second team All Big East playing only half a season. We were sure we had a future AA on our team in her. Let's see this year. She is a senior and I expect good things. Do not be surprised if she starts. You heard it here.

 

[YoDore]

Caroline is by far my favorite Husky since Katie Lou.

 

[DemonDeac22]

It’s amazing how debilitating concussions can be to people, impairing their day-to-day for a long period of time. I’m so happy that Caroline’s family found this place and I’m praying that she can have an injury-free 2025-2026 season on this great team.

 

[Blue Ghost]

What a story. Hard not to cheer for her on the court and in life through all the challenges. So happy that she didn't give up and found her hope again.

 

[ballhawk]

This is a great, great story of perseverance. I didn't think her comeback was possible. It made me tear up. Wishing her the very best.

 

[Just.A.Fan]

Caroline is by far my favorite Husky since Katie Lou.

And interestingly enough they both wore #33.