It was an emotional scene on the floor in Columbia, S.C., as medical personnel tended to Janee Thompson. Thompson, a point guard for Kentucky’s women’s basketball team, went down with a serious leg injury in the final minutes of her team’s loss at No. 1 South Carolina and her teammates looked on, consoling one another and eventually Thompson as she left the floor on a stretcher.After the game, Thompson was diagnosed with a dislocated left ankle and broken fibula, ending her season. It’s a big blow for UK Hoops, but the thoughts of everyone first went to Thompson, who was in the middle of a solid junior season in which she was averaging 10.1 points and 3.1 assists.Support for Thompson came pouring in from all corners (you can see some of it below) and we hope you’ll join us in continuing to send thoughts and prayers her way.
The entire #BBN will be fighting with you, @houdini_3 ! #lafamilia #OURSeason #PrayersforJanee
A photo posted by Kentucky Women’s Basketball (@ukhoopcats) on Jan 11, 2015 at 1:20pm PST
There aren’t many things tougher than seeing a player go down like that. We’re all thinking about you and praying for you, Janee.
— Mitch Barnhart (@UKMitchBarnhart) January 11, 2015
I was present during a similar injury w/ Edgar Sosa who came back strong. My prayers are w/ Janee for a quick recovery. #PrayForJanee
— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) January 11, 2015
Prayers up to Janee, hate to see that happen.
— Alex Poythress (@AlexTheGreat22) January 12, 2015
Prayers up for the homie Janee Thompson! ?? Stay strong and wish you a speedy recovery! #WeAreUK
— DeMarcus Cousins (@boogiecousins) January 11, 2015
Thinking of @UKHoopCats Janee Thompson this am. Undergoes surgery today to repair broken fibula. Hoping for a successful surgery and rehab!
— Kara Lawson (@karalawson20) January 12, 2015
Hang in there Janee Thompson. We’re all thinking about you. You’re going to bounce back better than ever.
— Kentucky Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) January 11, 2015
Prayers Up For My Teammate Janee Thompson ??????
#RoarFor3
#BBN pic.twitter.com/doZ16mdChS— DEUCE-FIVE2?5? (@ThatEppsKidd_) January 11, 2015
Prayers up for Janee Thompson ?? Wish you a speedy recovery #BBN
— My Brother’s Keeper (@KATis32) January 11, 2015
Don’t worry Nae! We got this for you! #PrayersForJanee !!!
— Bria Goss (@Goss_theBoss13) January 11, 2015
WE LOVE YOU JANEE . everything will be okay , it’s a tough loss but we will see them again on senior night #OurSeason ???
— Azia Bishop (@abishop50_) January 11, 2015
