At the conclusion of the previous basketball season, Kentucky witnessed a significant departure. Head coach John Calipari made the decision to leave and take on the role of the new head coach at Arkansas. Consequently, every scholarship player found themselves in a new situation - either heading to the NBA or transferring to another school. Among them was Aaron Bradshaw, a star freshman center for the Wildcats.Transfer and On-Court Performance
Aaron Bradshaw transferred to the Ohio State Buckeyes and has been making his mark. In his sophomore campaign, he has averaged nearly 24 minutes per game. This season, he has scored an impressive 31 points, grabbed 18 rebounds, and recorded six blocks. His performance on the court has been nothing short of remarkable. However, in the most recent Buckeyes game, a concerning incident occurred. He left the game with what seemed to be a head injury.
When inquiries were made regarding Bradshaw's condition, the University released a statement. This statement did not offer good news and seemed to be unrelated to the injury. The university stated, "Aaron Bradshaw is not currently participating in team activities. The university is following its established process. Due to federal privacy laws, we cannot share further information at this time."
Ohio State's fans and experts were left in the dark. Ryan Stano, the Fansided's Ohio State expert, expressed his concern. He wrote, "That doesn't sound good. Normally, when a team has to release a statement like this, it's nothing good. It sounds like Bradshaw might be in some sort of trouble. We don't know what that is, so I'll refrain from speculating more about it until more information comes out."
Rumors and Uncertainty
There are numerous rumors circulating about the reason behind Bradshaw's absence. It appears that he has at least been suspended, if not completely kicked off the team. As Ohio State and Ryan Stano mentioned, it is pointless to make assumptions. For now, it is a disappointment for a highly promising young player.
The Kentucky Wildcats and the Ohio State Buckeyes are set to face each other this season on December 21st at 5:30 pm in Madison Square Garden as part of the HBCU Showcase. This upcoming match will be a significant event, and fans will be eager to see how Bradshaw's situation unfolds.