Pope's Final Game: Broken Foot, Broken Heart

0:00On March 27, Texas guard Jordan Pope pushed through a broken foot to play in the Long Horn's close-sweet 16 loss to Purdue. The senior scored 12 points, all from three-pointers, while logging 33 minutes in the 79-77 defeat on March 26. He had suffered the complete break just five minutes before the end of Texas' second round win over Gonzaga, making him a game-time decision. Pope credited his training staff for getting him ready, focusing on icing and bone therapy to cut down the swelling and make the pain bearable. With doctors confirming low risk of worsening the injury, he chose to suit up for what turned out to be his final college game. Coach Sean Miller called Pope's effort remarkable, praising how he performed under those tough conditions. The decision to play came down to Pope and his family after reviewing all the medical details. Pope wrapped up a strong college career at Oregon State and Texas, where he starred in most of his 134 games and average double, figures in scoring each season.

1:03Now with his playing days done, Pope can focus on a full recovery and look ahead to whatever comes next in basketball.