They were able to use that to push their lead to 64-37 forcing North Florida to take a timeout with just under 8 minutes remaining.ĭown the stretch, it was more domination from the Cats as they went on to roll to an 86-52 blowout victory. On top of the better offense, the defensive effort was still there as they were making life on the offensive end difficult for the Ospreys. The second half got off to a much better start for the Cats as they held a 48-30 lead at the under-16 media timeout. Momentum switched and Kentucky was able to take a 37-23 lead into halftime ending the half on a 23-7 run. Then Kentucky started to turn defense into quick offense and finally started going on a run down the stretch of the half. The struggles were present most of the first half as the Cats continued to find themselves trailing at the under-eight media timeout with the Ospreys leading it 16-14. Louisville preview, viewing info and score projection Oscar Tshiebwe responds to comments made by Bob Huggins Dayton beats Kansas on wild buzzer-beater And that’s just makes you fight even harder.Highlights, box score and MVP from Kentucky’s win over North Florida Kentucky vs.
“I’ve felt like I’m fighting for everybody that has love and respect for me. “I haven’t just been fighting for just me,” Brown said. He’s also been able to keep in shape, another obvious help. He’s been immersed in the game during his absence, saying watching and studying has been a big part of his therapy. “I thought about it for about a week, then I contacted Monty and said I was ready to contribute and do my part.”īrown’s goal is to get back on the court this season, possibly not long after the All-Star break. “I started talking to my family about it, and before I could even get the words out, they were like ‘Absolutely, you should do it,'” Brown said. Brown’s doctors then signed off, and that left Brown with just one more necessary clearance. Doors Guitarist Robby Krieger Gets to the Truth of Rock’s Most Mythologized Band with New Memoir. Monty McCutchen, who oversees the NBA referees, told Brown that when he was ready, the league would be ready for him. He was going to return to the replay center earlier this month, but the schedule couldn’t be worked out around his chemo regimen at that time. And time is of the essence.”īrown has officiated 1,109 regular-season games, two NBA All-Star games and made his NBA Finals debut in 2020. “It’s worth it, because you just never know. “I hope it just sends a clear message: just go and get some type of early detection,” Brown said. Turns out, the food poisoning was a very lucky break. Within a week, he was undergoing aggressive treatment and has been seeing highly regarded doctors from Emory University in Atlanta and the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston since. That led to tests, which led to more tests, which finally led to the cancer diagnosis. It all started with what was initially believed to just be food poisoning from a bad batch of sushi that he had during a work trip to Miami. “This is something you cannot face alone,” Brown said. Even some current players have sent well-wishes. Rodney Mott, one of his closest allies, helped introduce Brown to certain shakes and supplements that Brown believes has helped him throughout the process. His friends in the NBA referee community have checked in constantly. “I’ve gotten better results than what’s been expected,” Brown said. Brown still has two more rounds of chemo left, but doctors are encouraged by scans that show his tumors have been steadily shrinking. He’s undergone 14 rounds of chemotherapy - each involving seven hours of getting infused with three different drugs at a hospital, followed by two more days of treatment at home through a port in his chest.
The American Cancer Society estimates 3% of patients with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer are alive five years after being diagnosed. What kind of example was I going to be to my kids if I just laid in this bed and let it overtake me? I had to show my kids that there’s nothing in life that you can’t challenge and overcome if you have a positive mindset.”īrown’s fight is a long way from over. “Me not fighting would have made me feel like I was letting people down. “I haven’t had time to sit around and be like ‘Why me?’ or ‘What am I going to do?’” Brown said in an interview with The Associated Press.