Memphis Coach Penny Hardaway Warns Luke Almodovar After Scary Fall
Memphis senior guard Luke Almodovar avoided serious injury following a dangerous fall during a game at Memorial Gym, prompting a direct warning from head coach Penny Hardaway.
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Key points
- Luke Almodovar fell backward onto the court at Memorial Gym.
- Coach Penny Hardaway advised the senior guard to hold onto the rim during dunks.
- Almodovar escaped the scary incident completely unscathed.
Memphis senior guard Luke Almodovar escaped without injury after suffering a frightening backward fall to the court at Memorial Gym, according to team reports on Tuesday night.
Following the game, head coach Penny Hardaway offered a clear piece of advice for the guard regarding his high-flying plays. Hardaway stressed the importance of securely holding onto the rim when completing a dunk to prevent such dangerous situations.
The incident drew significant attention due to the severity of the fall, but the program confirmed that Almodovar emerged completely unscathed from the mishap.
Source ESPN College Basketball — espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/50449934/memphis-reliev… ↗
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