Fans are worried if Wendell Moore Jr sustained the injury after a hard fall at the Duke Vs. Clemson basketball match today.
David Collins was ejected from the game following the dangerous fall of Duke’s Wendell Moore Jr on Thursday’s match. Many viewers were worried for the player, and they criticized Collins for such lewd actions.
Some netizens even claimed that it was an attack and he had to be arrested for endangering a player’s life. Here is the update on the issue.
Duke Basketball Player Wendell Moore Jr Injury Update After David Collins Foul
Wendell Moore Jr luckily did not sustain any serious injury after David Collins’s nasty foul on him.
Moore had a breakaway dunk opportunity against Clemson tonight. But he was intercepted by a hard-charging David Collins and sent flying forcefully to the floor in a dangerous moment. He landed awkwardly on his hip and lower back.
Duke’s coach Mike Krzyzewski stormed off the bench to the opponent’s baseline to check up on his player. It was fortunate that he did not get any injuries.
After a short check-up, he went back to the court to continue the match. However, the incident caused quite a stir at Littlejohn Coliseum.
The athlete had broken his hands previously during the match against Miami in 2020. Injuries for athletes are common in sports, but it is equally dangerous for them and their careers. Thus, such action from opponents is set to bring hate and criticism.
What Happened Between Wendell Moore Jr And David Collins?
David Collins knocked down Wendell Moore Jr during the match on Thursday. According to the Bleach report, Collins was dismissed after being penalized for a flagrant two foul.
However, before leaving the floor, he and Clemson head coach Brad Brownell approached Mike Krzyzewski around halfcourt and apologized, while Moore remained at the end of the bench.
While speaking with Krzyzewski, also called Coach K, Collins touched his chest as if to say, “My fault,” before exiting the game.
The video of the athlete falling is viral on the internet. The fans heavily criticized Collison for his dangerous action that could have caused severe injury.
Later on, Collins was seen apologizing to the coach, but it did not stop the audience from criticizing him. Some called it disgusting, whereas some said he should not play another game for Clemson.