Huggins is that dude

West Virginia's senior forward DaSean Butler, a model student athlete and a projected NBA first-round pick this June, fell awkwardly in the Mountaineers blowout loss to Duke in the NCAA national semifinals yesterday.

Butler was driving to the hoop when his left knee buckled and gave way, causing him to crash into Duke center Brian Zoubek. He lay on the floor for several minutes while writhing in obvious pain.

It was learned that Butler completely tore his ACL while suffering a sprained MCL and a couple of bone bruises. This temporarily derails his basketball career and his dream of playing in the NBA.

This photo encapsulates the surreal moment immediately after the heartbreaking injury.


That's WVU coach Bob Huggins consoling Butler after blowing out his left knee. I won't lie but that scene got me a little emotional while watching the game on live television. It was such a powerful moment that puts everything, especially basketball, in perspective.