Tar Heels in the Pros: Garrison Brooks suffers season-ending injury

Posted May 19, 2024
Former UNC basketball standout Garrison Brooks received some unfortunate news, as he suffered a season-ending injury while competing for the BC Wolves of the Lithuanian Basketball League. According to the team's official press release, Brooks was diagnosed with a fractured sacrum, as they estimate that recovery time will take at least two months. (Keeping It Heel)

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