Tulsa's Maduka Collapses During Pickup Basketball Game

Golden Hurricane junior Kodi Maduka was taken to the hospital Wednesday afternoon after collapsing during a pickup basketball game.

Wednesday, April 4th 2012, 7:39 pm

By: News On 6


University of Tulsa men's basketball player Kodi Maduka was suddenly rushed to the hospital after collapsing at a pickup basketball game Wednesday afternoon.

The school confirms that Maduka is in stable condition at a Tulsa hospital and that he will be kept overnight for observation.

Just before the pickup game, the junior from Arlington, Texas was in attendance at the introductory press conference for new TU head coach Danny Manning.

Related Story: Tulsa Introduces Danny Manning As Head Coach

At this time it is not known what caused Maduka to collapse.

Later that night after being hospitalized, via his personal twitter account (@DukaDaTexasBro32) Maduka said "By the grace of God, I get a second chance at life."

News On 6 will update as more details become available.

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