Lyceum’s JM Bravo throughout a sport in opposition to Arellano in NCAA Season 100.–NCAA PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines—Lyceum should make do with out its key cog JM Bravo for a pair of essential video games in opposition to prime staff School of St. Benilde and fellow Remaining 4 hopeful Perpetual Assist in the NCAA Season 100 males’s basketball event.
In a scary scene final Saturday, Bravo was stretchered off the courtroom after laying unconscious following a head-to-head collision with an Arellano participant within the fourth quarter of the Pirates’ loss to the Chiefs. He snapped out of consciousness on the Filoil EcoOil Area dugout and was dropped at close by Cardinal Santos Medical Middle the place he underwent a CT scan.
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Hours after the incident, Bravo posted on social media that he was “OK and cleared.” He was then discharged from the hospital on Monday.
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However as a precautionary measure, Bravo has been suggested to relaxation for one week.
“No exercise for me for one week,” mentioned Bravo, who had 17 factors and eight rebounds in opposition to Arellano earlier than the pinnacle damage, in a message to Inquirer Sports activities on Tuesday.
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“My physician mentioned I nonetheless have to relaxation as a result of it may be harmful for me to play straight away.”
Bravo’s absence is a giant blow to Lyceum (6-6), which is presently tied with Emilio Aguinaldo School for fifth place in a good Remaining 4 race.
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Letran claimed solo fourth place on Tuesday after squeaking previous San Sebastian, 101-98, in double time beyond regulation.
Lyceum takes on surging Benilde on Wednesday earlier than clashing with Perpetual Assistance on Saturday. The Altas are only a sport behind the Pirates and Generals within the standings.
It’s been a rollercoaster season for Bravo, who beforehand missed seven video games within the first spherical of the event because of a spinal damage.