Memphis basketball fans held their breath as forward Aaron Bradshaw took a hard fall in the game against South Florida, clutching his left arm in pain. The incident happened early in the second half when Bradshaw, trying to defend a 3-point shot, stumbled and hit the court with a thud.
It was a tough night for Bradshaw, who was already dealing with foul trouble-picking up his third foul just 14 seconds into the second half after only six minutes of play in the first. The former Kentucky and Ohio State standout stayed down for over a minute, clearly in discomfort, as medical staff rushed to his side. Supporting his left arm, they guided him off the court and into the locker room.
Despite the scare, Bradshaw, who has battled knee and ankle injuries earlier this season, made a brief return to the game. His resilience was a bright spot in an otherwise challenging matchup for Memphis.
The Tigers, standing at 12-13 overall and 7-5 in the American Conference, were trailing South Florida 47-31 at halftime. This game marked a rough patch for Memphis, who have now dropped two consecutive games. As they faced the first-place Bulls, currently 18-8 and 10-3 in the conference, the Tigers were looking to climb from their fourth-place standing in the American.
Bradshaw's health will be crucial for Memphis as they aim to regain momentum in the competitive conference landscape.