Leslee Smith out for 2014-15 with an ACL tear

[hhcmatt]

British Virgin Islands are 2-1 and have qualified for the Semi-Finals

Leslee has been starting for the BVI. He's #14

 

Here are the 3 qualifiying games

 

 

[hhcmatt]

 

They're playing a Larry Eustacy coached Bahamas team on Friday at 8 pm...which you can watch live here.

 

[Huskerpapa]

Hope his knees hold up...

[NeHoops]

I was surprised at the poor level of play. Aside from Leslee Smith the only other good player was # 9 who was just raining down 3's like crazy. Some of the teams they played against were pretty poor. But then I had to remind myself that these islands obviously have very small populations to draw from.

[hhcmatt]

I was surprised at the poor level of play. Aside from Leslee Smith the only other good player was # 9 who was just raining down 3's like crazy. Some of the teams they played against were pretty poor. But then I had to remind myself that these islands obviously have very small populations to draw from.

 

I think the Virgin Islands who gave the British Virgin Islands (Leslee's team) a beat down is the only top 60 team rated in this tourney

[TheKamdyMan]

Hope his knees hold up...

He's playing just a little more than he did for NU this past season. He's starting of course but only getting 19-20 minutes a game so far.

[hhcmatt]

 

Hope his knees hold up...

He's playing just a little more than he did for NU this past season. He's starting of course but only getting 19-20 minutes a game so far.

 

 

He only played 8 minutes on the 3rd and didn't play at all on the 4th in the Semifinals.  Hope he's not injured.

[TheKamdyMan]

Hope his knees hold up...

He's playing just a little more than he did for NU this past season. He's starting of course but only getting 19-20 minutes a game so far.

He only played 8 minutes on the 3rd and didn't play at all on the 4th in the Semifinals. Hope he's not injured.

Only saw the first two box scores at that point. Yeah that's not exactly the best sign considering he's one of their better players.

[Sgt Lincoln Osiris]

Well the speculation was correct...

http://www.virginislandsnewsonline.com/en/news/update-injured-leslee-j-smith-out-of-cbc-2014-b-ball-c-ships

[NeHoops]

Well the speculation was correct...

http://www.virginislandsnewsonline.com/en/news/update-injured-leslee-j-smith-out-of-cbc-2014-b-ball-c-ships

Well, this certainly is not a good thing.......very unfortunate. You have to start wondering a bit about his ability to be healthy.

[hhcmatt]

Looks like he injured his left knee.

 

 

I assume e tore the ACL in his right knee while at SMU based on him wearing a brace on only that leg.

 

[The Coach]

Well, are there any grad transfers with size still out there?

[hhcmatt]

According to Robin Washut, Smith will be coming back to Lincoln where they'll perform a MRI to determine the extent of the injury

 

https://nebraska.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1656629

[hhcmatt]

Pulled the clip out of the broadcast.

Appears to be non-contact and him landing awkwardly on his left foot while going for a layup.

 

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[Silverbacked1]

He is going to be ok... he is going to be okay... he is going to be okay... he is going to be okay... just keep saying it and it will happen.

And Moses might have just been our biggest pick up of the year.

[uneblinstu]

And it might mean Hammond won't redshirt.

[throwback]

Short update in today's OWH that Smith is back in Lincoln & NU's personnel will be evaluating Smith's knee today - hoping the news will be good

[huskerbaseball13]

Short update in today's OWH that Smith is back in Lincoln & NU's personnel will be evaluating Smith's knee today - hoping the news will be good

 

Tore his ACL.  Have to wonder if this will end his career at NU. 

[NeHoops]

That is a huge blow to all involved. What a shame. This makes it a bit unlikely that Hammond will be able to redshirt.

[The_Vault]

im sad

[Hooper]

This is really a shame. Hammond will have to play now. I hope he's ready. Leslee will have to consider ending his basketball career. His knees were in chronic pain even when he was "healthy." 

[TheKamdyMan]

Makes the Abraham pick up even more crucial.

[NeHoops]

Curious to see if Miles feels there is any big out there that would be a viable fit for the team. I'm sure he and the staff will leave no stone unturned.

[trickey]

I would think he is done unless he gets a 6th hardship year

 

http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=209572577

[nebrasketball10]

I don't think this means that Hammond plays for certain. Miles has previously said that Hammond needs time to develop... If he's not ready to play, he's not ready to play.

Re: Smith - he contributed well early in the season, but really fell off late. He was going to have to improve quite a bit to be a consistent contributor. I was disappointed he returned to the BVI to play... He wasn't going to make the necessary improvements against that competition. Maybe he'll get a 6th year and can improve his hands, touch, and foot speed.