Summary
Jordan Pope, a player for the Texas Longhorns, played in the NCAA Sweet 16 game against Purdue with a broken foot. He injured his foot in a previous game and decided to play despite the injury, managing to score 12 points in the game. Texas lost the match to Purdue in the final seconds by a score of 79-77.
Key Facts
- Jordan Pope played with a broken foot during the Sweet 16 game.
- The injury occurred in a previous game against Gonzaga.
- Pope was uncertain about playing until 30 minutes before the game started.
- He credited the team’s training staff for helping him manage the injury.
- He played for 33 minutes, scoring 12 points, and adding two rebounds and one assist.
- The Texas Longhorns lost to Purdue with 0.7 seconds remaining in the game.
- The game took place in Pope’s home state, California.
- Texas had an impressive run in the tournament, starting from the First Four and defeating bigger teams like Gonzaga.
