Post by DU Hoops on Mar 12, 2007 21:55:37 GMT -5
Kyle Lewis, an all-state senior who has signed with the University of Denver, went after a loose ball and collided with an opposing player. Lewis' head violently was driven back and snapped down, and the 5- foot-9 guard immediately went limp.
For the next few moments, Lewis had no feeling in his arms or legs, and winning or losing basketball games lost all importance for Kent Denver coach Todd Schayes. Schayes has known Lewis since he was in the sixth grade, and he is much more than just a standout basketball player to the Sun Devils' longtime coach.
"I'm not afraid to say I love this kid," said Schayes, who is his 13th season with Kent Denver. "He's become a member of my family. We'll have a relationship that won't just last for four or five years; it will last for 50."
A strained neck - it's much like a stinger suffered in football - was the diagnosis. Lewis watched the next few games from the bench while wearing a brace.
He was cleared to play in regionals and saw limited action.
www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/prep_boys_basketball/article/0,1299,DRMN_97_5402186,00.html
For the next few moments, Lewis had no feeling in his arms or legs, and winning or losing basketball games lost all importance for Kent Denver coach Todd Schayes. Schayes has known Lewis since he was in the sixth grade, and he is much more than just a standout basketball player to the Sun Devils' longtime coach.
"I'm not afraid to say I love this kid," said Schayes, who is his 13th season with Kent Denver. "He's become a member of my family. We'll have a relationship that won't just last for four or five years; it will last for 50."
A strained neck - it's much like a stinger suffered in football - was the diagnosis. Lewis watched the next few games from the bench while wearing a brace.
He was cleared to play in regionals and saw limited action.
www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/prep_boys_basketball/article/0,1299,DRMN_97_5402186,00.html
