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Horror on California college basketball court as 6ft 9in teen star suddenly collapses
New York Post ^ | July 19, 2026 | Daniel Farr

Posted on 07/19/2026 4:05:05 PM PDT by nickcarraway

An 18-year-old freshman suddenly suffered a life-threatening tear in his aorta on the basketball court, despite having no known history of heart problems.

Jackson Scarborough, a 6-foot-9 incoming freshman at Fresno City College, is recovering after collapsing during basketball activities nearly two weeks ago, prompting coaches and athletic staff to call for emergency medical help that his family says ultimately saved his life.

The towering teenager had just finished watching film with teammates and had not yet begun any physical activity when he started feeling intense chest pain, according to Fresno City College athletic trainer Francisco Gamboa.

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


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To: nickcarraway

Athletic physicals are a joke.............


41 posted on 07/20/2026 7:55:25 AM PDT by Red Badger (Iryna Zarutska, May 22, 2002 Kyiv, Ukraine – August 22, 2025 Charlotte, North Carolina Say her)
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To: Red Badger

Why?


42 posted on 07/20/2026 10:13:19 AM PDT by nickcarraway
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“What we’ve heard is that only 30% of people to whom this happens actually make it to the hospital,” she added.

That young feller has a lot of people to thank. Whoa...

43 posted on 07/20/2026 10:17:38 AM PDT by Billthedrill
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To: TexasGator

What did JAMA, or sources like the Lancet, tell you about “covid” when everyone was panicking over it?

A more basic question is how do you discern which sources to trust and which not to trust?


44 posted on 07/20/2026 12:48:17 PM PDT by reasonisfaith (What are the personal implications if the Resurrection of Christ is a true event in history?)
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To: johniegrad

Asymptomatic is not the same as healthy.

If you have an undetected heart condition, you’re not healthy.

Don’t miss the point. Heart problems under 40 were mostly unheard of prior to the vax. After the vax they’ve skyrocketed.

The one thing that was present prior to the vax was the cabal’s use of misinformation and deception to cover their crimes. These days they’re manipulating “studies” to hide the massive number of vaccine injuries.


45 posted on 07/20/2026 12:54:53 PM PDT by reasonisfaith (What are the personal implications if the Resurrection of Christ is a true event in history?)
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To: reasonisfaith

You have a bias that will not be overcome by medical information. Your first assumption was this death was due to that bias. You are not open to medical information and refuse to reconsider your stance. Have a good day.


46 posted on 07/20/2026 1:24:57 PM PDT by johniegrad
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To: nickcarraway

Because they aren’t physicals. They just ask some family health questions, take your blood pressure and listen to your heart for a few seconds, sign your form and you’re good to play..........


47 posted on 07/20/2026 4:34:55 PM PDT by Red Badger (Iryna Zarutska, May 22, 2002 Kyiv, Ukraine – August 22, 2025 Charlotte, North Carolina Say her)
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To: dfwgator

That was my first thought, but Hank Gathers was dead before his head hit the floor.

A few years ago, there was a college volleyball ref who had a similar “health” event who fell off the stand and was dead before he hit the floor.


48 posted on 07/20/2026 5:04:36 PM PDT by WASCWatch ( WASC)
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To: johniegrad

“Your first assumption was this death was due to that bias.“

My bias didn’t cause his death. Death is caused by physical changes that n the body.

Your sloppy wording reflects sloppy thinking.


49 posted on 07/21/2026 12:19:26 PM PDT by reasonisfaith (What are the personal implications if the Resurrection of Christ is a true event in history?)
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To: reasonisfaith

“Your first assumption was this death was due to that bias.“

My bias didn’t cause his death. Death is caused by physical changes in the body.

Your sloppy wording reflects sloppy thinking.


50 posted on 07/21/2026 1:47:53 PM PDT by reasonisfaith (What are the personal implications if the Resurrection of Christ is a true event in history?)
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