Tyler Hansbrough out indefinitely

Posted Oct 31, 2008
Tyler Hansbrough had missed only two career practices previous to Thursday. Now, he’ll miss an indefinite number more. The consensus National Player of the Year was diagnosed with a stress reaction in his right shin, coach Roy Williams announced in a statement, and the senior will be sidelined for an unknown period of time. Tyler’s father, Gene Hansbrough, said he was confident his son would heal soon. “I think he’ll get well pretty quick,’’ said Gene Hansbrough, an orthopedic surgeon.“ (Raleigh News & Observer)

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