Columbia, S.C. – USC Upstate Basketball Guard Discharged After Frightening Game Mishap
In the bustling world of college basketball, Columbia was the scene of a heart-stopping moment yesterday. In what was surely meant to be yet another thrilling game between South Carolina and USC Upstate, became a moment of anxiety for players, fans, and officials alike due to an unfortunate incident involving USC Upstate guard, Brit Harris.
During what started off as a typical slam-dunk attempt in the first half of the game that took place at Colonial Life Arena, the unexpected happened. Harris, a junior from Gary, Indiana, found himself landing hard and awkwardly after his dunk attempt, coming down upper-body first onto the polished basketball court.
The once boisterous and excited arena suddenly switched gears and fell into silence as Harris remained motionless on the floor for several minutes. Quickly springing into action, medical personnel rapidly assessed his condition on the court, before securely strapping him onto a stretcher and whisking him away for further medical evaluation.
Transport to Prisma Health Richland Hospital
What happened next remained uncertain for much of the game. Harris was transported to Prisma Health Richland Hospital, where he was under professional care and his condition unknown. It was not until several nail-biting hours later that an update was finally received about his status.
An announcement via USC Upstate basketball’s social media brought sighs of relief among his teammates, family, and dedicated fans. It reported, โWe are thankful to report that after evaluation by the fine staff @theprismahealth Richland Hospital, @UpstateMBB Brit Harris has been discharged, is back in Spartanburg and on the road to recovery.โ
Details About the Athlete
Brit Harris, an acclaimed 6-foot-4, 170-pound junior guard hailing from Gary, Indiana, is currently a transfer from Grand Valley State and has been displaying solid performances This season, averaging 11.0 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. Despite his unfortunate fall, Harris was still able to contribute four points to Saturday’s game.
News of his discharge and return to Spartansburg was met with relief and well wishes from the entire basketball community. The USC Upstate program tweeted on behalf of his family, teammates, and fans: โOn behalf of his family and teammates, we appreciate the concern and well wishes expressed for Brit throughout the day.”
The Game’s Outcome
Despite the incident, the game continued with South Carolina ending victorious with a final score of 73-53. However, the dayโs victory was surely overshadowed by a sense of gratitude for Harris’s safety and hopes for a speedy recovery.
It was a reminder that while the thrill of the game can be awe-inspiring, the well-being of our athletes always comes first. Everyone is eager to hopefully see Harris back in action soon.
