University of North Carolina Athletics
Hansbrough Probable For Nicholls State Game
December 17, 2007 | Men's Basketball
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.
