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March Madness Star Undergoes Surgery Days After Tournament Exit

March Madness Star Undergoes Surgery Days After Tournament Exit

Summary

Texas Longhorns basketball player Jordan Pope had surgery on his broken foot after playing injured in the NCAA Tournament. Pope played through the injury during the game against Purdue and announced that his surgery was successful.

Key Facts

  • The NCAA Tournament is down to the Final Four teams: UConn, Illinois, Arizona, and Michigan.
  • Texas Longhorns reached the Sweet 16 but lost to Purdue on a last-second tip.
  • Jordan Pope, a key Texas player, played with a broken foot during the game against Purdue.
  • Pope sustained the injury during a previous win over Gonzaga.
  • After the tournament, Pope had successful surgery on his foot.
  • This marked the end of Pope's college basketball career, as he is a senior.
  • Pope announced on social media that his surgery was successful.

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