Dec. 17, 2007
CHAPEL HILL -- University of North Carolina All-America forward Tyler
Hansbrough, who suffered a slight concussion in the second half of Sunday
evening's game at Rutgers, is probable for Wednesday's (Dec. 19) home game
against Nicholls State.
Hansbrough posted his fourth consecutive double-double in Carolina's 93-71
win as he scored 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. He was injured with just
under six minutes to play in the second half when he fell backward while
trying to draw a charge. His head snapped back and struck an ESPN cameraman
in the knee as well as the padded portion of the basketball support.
He did not return to action after being helped from the court (contrary to
some media reports, Hansbrough was not taken to a local hospital for
observation). He flew home Sunday evening with the team.
He went through a light weight workout this afternoon and will be looked at
again in the next two days by UNC medical staff before Wednesday's game against
Nicholls State.
The two-time first-team All-America is averaging 21.2 points and 9.8
rebounds for the No. 1 ranked and 9-0 Tar Heels.
