The family of former Clemson point guard Rod Hall is asking for prayers, support and donations after Hall suffered what they described as a “sudden medical emergency” during an alumni basketball game on June 28.
According to a GoFundMe post from his family, Hall was playing at his high school alma mater in Augusta, Georgia, when the emergency happened. He was taken to the hospital and later diagnosed with a “serious neurological condition” that has left him unable to work.
Hall is 33 and, his family wrote, is “facing a long and uncertain road of medical treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery,” adding, “While we remain hopeful and faithful, we know this journey will require tremendous strength, patience, and support.”
The fundraising effort has an initial goal of $20,000. By Tuesday afternoon, more than 100 donors had contributed $8,160. The family said the money will go toward Hall’s medical bills, travel and transportation for doctor and specialist visits, and basic household expenses.
Hall spent four seasons at Clemson from 2011-15 and was part of coach Brad Brownell’s first recruiting class. He became a fan favorite because of his hard-nosed style and appeared in 129 games, starting 106. Over his final three seasons, he led the Tigers in total assists and assists per game.
At Clemson, Hall averaged 7.2 points and 3.4 points per game, with a career-best 9.7 points per game as a junior. He also was a standout football player in high school, spent a year playing college football at FCS Northern Iowa after leaving Clemson and briefly chased an NFL opportunity.
More recently, Hall has been working in Augusta as a city employee. His family described him as a well-known community figure, a volunteer and youth basketball and football coach with a “servant’s heart” who has spent “countless hours” mentoring and training young athletes.
“Rod has always been someone others could depend on. ... Now, we are asking our family, friends, coworkers, former classmates, teammates, former players, parents, and our entire community to help us show up for him,” his family wrote.
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