Elijah Gertrude, a freshman at #UVA, suffered a torn ACL in high school and was expected to redshirt this season but has returned to play due to Dante Harris's injury. Trevon Brazile, who also had a torn ACL, showcased a remarkable performance for Arkansas against Duke, scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. His return to form has been impressive after the injury. Brazile's exceptional performance has been noted by various sports analysts and commentators, highlighting his impact on the game. Gertrude's determination to return to the court has been fueled by the support he received from his coaches and teammates after his injury.
Elijah Gertrude tore his ACL shortly after committing to #UVA. The support he got from his future coaches and teammates showed he picked the right school. Now, Gertrude is playing as a true freshman. "It made me want to get back on the floor even more" ⬇️ https://t.co/psoUFHXf7y
Elijah Gertrude tore his ACL shortly after committing to #UVA. The support he got from his future coaches and teammates showed he picked the right school. Now, Gertrude is back and playing as a freshman. "It made me want to get back on the floor even more" https://t.co/psoUFHXf7y
Trevon Brazile’s combination of size and skill was on full display in Arkansas’ win over Duke last night. 19pts (4-7 3pt), 11reb, & 2blk + numerous other contested shots in the paint. Draftables 1.0: https://t.co/eIqBQxj53e https://t.co/gxtkO2Rbd0
Trevon Brazile drank his green juice before this game. 18 pts 10 rebs. Career high 4 made threes. Hogs by 12, closing it out.
This is the Trevon Brazile I saw in Maui last season, looking like a star tonight
Remember when a torn ACL basically wrecked any high-level athletic career? Trevon Brazile tore his in December. Eleven months later, he has 15 points, 10 boards, 2 blocks against Duke.
This is the Trevon Brazile "I'm back" game. He's 4-5 FG, 11 points, 6 boards at halftime against Duke, and Arkansas has a 33-32 lead. Hogs would've been a much different team last season had he not gotten hurt.
Trevon Brazile finally comes out aggressive on offense and has 6 quick points to show for it. Hogs and Blue Devils tied 10-10. Kyle Filipowski just picked up his second foul after just 5 minutes of action.
Freshman guard Elijah Gertrude, who suffered a torn ACL his senior year of high school and was on path to redshirt this season, has checked in for #UVA, probably a sign that Dante Harris's injury will have him out an extended period of time.
#UVA freshman Elijah Gertrude is out there for pre-game warmups. Gertrude, who is coming off an injury, was expected to redshirt this season.