Missouri Basketball Star Guard Caleb Grill Hospitalized After Scary Neck Injury
In a harrowing scene during Wednesday night’s game against Lindenwood, Missouri Tigers star guard Caleb Grill was taken off the court on a stretcher after suffering a head and neck injury. The incident occurred in the first half, casting a dark cloud over the Tigers’ comfortable 81-61 victory in Columbia.
Grill, the team’s leading scorer averaging 15.5 points per game and shooting a scorching 55% from beyond the arc, appeared to take a blow to the head and neck while battling for a rebound against an opposing player. Coach Dennis Gates described the injury as “an elbow” to Grill’s head and neck area, causing his neck to snap back violently before he collapsed to the floor.
“No one likes to see their teammate go down,” Gates said, expressing the team’s collective concern. “In fact, we’ll go over [to the hospital] and check on him and make sure everything is OK. But to my knowledge, he was responsive with us, leaving this arena with his thumbs up. … Credit to our team, our EMS team. They did a great job and I’m very thankful.”
Despite the alarming nature of the injury, team spokesperson Jason Veniskey assured everyone that Grill was “responsive” as he was being transported to a local hospital for further evaluation.
After the game, Gates provided an update, stating that they were awaiting the results of Grill’s CT scan but that all initial signs were positive.
Fans held their breath as trainers rushed to Grill’s side.
Medical personnel carefully immobilized him on a stretcher, and in a gesture of reassurance to the visibly shaken home crowd, Grill flashed a thumbs-up sign as he was being wheeled off the court.
This latest setback is particularly challenging for Grill, who missed the majority of the previous season due to a wrist injury. He has been a key player for the Tigers since his arrival, showcasing his scoring prowess and leadership qualities on the court.
Fans and the Missouri basketball community will eagerly await further updates on Grill’s condition.
What is the status of Caleb Grill’s condition after his injury?
## Missouri Basketball Star Guard Caleb Grill Hospitalized After Scary Neck Injury
**Host:** Joining us now is sports columnist Myron Medcalf to discuss the frightening neck injury suffered by Missouri Tigers star guard Caleb Grill during Wednesday night’s game against Lindenwood. Myron, thanks for being here.
**Myron Medcalf:** Thanks for having me. It was a truly unsettling moment to see Caleb go down like that.
**Host:**[[1](https://sports.yahoo.com/caleb-grill-stretchered-off-missouri-022341322.html)]tells us that Grill suffered a head and neck injury in the first half and was stretchered off the court. What have we learned about his condition since?
**Myron Medcalf:** The good news is that reports indicate Caleb is responsive and was taken to the hospital as a precaution. [We are awaiting further updates from the University of Missouri and the medical staff.](https://sports.yahoo.com/caleb-grill-stretchered-off-missouri-022341322.html)
**Host:** Certainly reassuring to hear he is responsive. This is obviously a huge blow to the Tigers, both on and off the court.
**Myron Medcalf:** Absolutely. Caleb is a key player for Missouri, and his absence will be deeply felt. But more importantly, everyone is hoping for a swift and full recovery for him. These situations serve as a stark reminder of the inherent risks in the sport.
**Host:** Agreed. We’ll continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available. In the meantime, our thoughts are with Caleb Grill and his family. Myron Medcalf, thank you for your insights.
**Myron Medcalf:** My pleasure.
