BYU center Aly Khalifa made headlines for his impressive performance in the Big 12 Tournament while fasting for Ramadan, showcasing discipline and dedication to his personal beliefs. Khalifa expressed surprise at his ability to play well despite fasting, emphasizing the significance of the experience. Social media and news outlets highlighted Khalifa's unique situation as a Muslim athlete observing Ramadan while competing at a high level in college basketball. However, Khalifa later faced a setback when a sprained ankle forced him out of a game against Texas Tech.
What makes this game winner from Kyrie even more amazing is the fact that he was fasting all day without having even a sip of water. Ramadan Kyrie is different 🔥 https://t.co/HS1hhtVfKs
Kyrie on playing through Ramadan: “To be able to play 48 minutes and not do it with having a drink or any food in my stomach is nothing short of a miracle.” (via @ESPNNBA) https://t.co/VuaRXBbPvQ
‘Everything hurts’: Sprained ankle takes BYU’s fasting-for-Ramadan Muslim center Aly Khalifa out of action in loss to Texas Tech Story by @drewjay https://t.co/zFCyMF4AVv
For the first time in his life, BYU center Aly Khalifa — an Egyptian member of the Islamic faith — chose to fast during a game in observance of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. | By Jackson Payne https://t.co/Q9lNOoqDKR
BYU center Aly Khalifa played through a Big 12 Tournament game during Ramadan. Khalifa, a member of the Muslim faith, is participating in the fasting hours of Ramadan. @kslsports reports https://t.co/fiEAmmOBay
What BYU’s Aly Khalifa said about fasting during the Big 12 tournament Story by @jackson5payne https://t.co/BnOhBQN7ca
How social media reacted to BYU’s first-ever Big 12 tournament win Story by @jackson5payne https://t.co/Fnd2KrXer9
"This is my moment." #BYU center Aly Khalifa on his experience competing at the Big 12 Tournament while participating in Ramadan fasting. #BYUHoops #GoCougs #Big12 https://t.co/Dme8VmTLtc
#BYU center @Aly_khalifa15 discussed with KSL Sports his first experience playing in the Big 12 Tournament while fasting during Ramadan. #BYUHoops #Big12 https://t.co/ltlp2YY1eu
#BYU center @Aly_khalifa15 discussed with KSL Sports his experience playing in the Big 12 Tournament while fasting during Ramadan. #BYUHoops #Big12 https://t.co/CXHNJOrq68
So much fun to watch and how many people know @BYUMBB @Ali_khalifa15 is fasting during Ramadan? https://t.co/UdsPzKj4eH
Playing high-level postseason college basketball *while* fasting for Ramadan is a pretty impressive display of discipline imo https://t.co/003pFgLCOU
BYU C Aly Khalifa on fasting since sunrise this morning: “I held up pretty well. I didn’t think I would hold up that well, to be honest. I had never experienced it before. I just went in and just went for it."
Aly Khalifa put up solid numbers today while fasting for Ramadan. Impressive performance at the top level of college athletics while honoring his personal beliefs. https://t.co/RllYJtFHha