McDonald's All-American Mackenzie Mgbako, Tarik Watson out indefinitely after injuries Sunday
Boys Basketball: No. 1 Roselle Catholic holds off No. 3 Don Bosco Prep on January 25, 2023Roselle Catholic head coach Dave Boff called it “a gut punch for my kids” when recent McDonald’s All-American selection Mackenzie Mgbako was carried off the floor 30 seconds into Sunday’s game with an ankle injury.
“Very emotional scene. One of those things you hope you never have to deal with,” Boff said. “It’s something nobody’s ever really experienced on our side. The kids were worried about a friend.”Learn more and make a nomination! Neither’s circumstance is nearly as bleak as it seemed Sunday on Long Island. The team may even be able to welcome both, or at least one, back in the coming weeks.
The word on Mgbako isn’t necessarily good, with some pivotal games ahead for the Lions , but, again, silver lining when it is kept in perspective. An orthopedic specialist Monday afternoon determined that the injury is a sprained ankle, not a break or tear as originally feared when the 2022 First Team All-Stater was carried off the floor, when he landed on an opponent’s foot after hitting a short jump shot.
Long Island Lutheran coach John Buck had originally informed the crowd that the game would resume after a break so that Boff could have a chance to speak with his players. Soon after, the game was suspended with powerhouse LuHI leading, 21-10 with 6:16 remaining in the first half. Watson is averaging 8.1 points and 3.5 rebounds, though had missed several games this season due to migraine headaches.
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