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Kansas guard Rodrick Stewart calls attention to his right knee as he lays on the baseline Friday, April 4, 2008 at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio.
Kansas guard Rodrick Stewart (5) pounds his fist on the ground as coach Bill Self and trainers tend to Stewart's right knee. Stewart fractured his right kneecap during a dunk drill, ending his season.
San Antonio — KU senior guard Rodrick Stewart was wheeled off the Alamodome court Friday afternooon during the Jayhawks' open practice after fracturing his knee cap.
Stewart's knee was covered with a brace, and KU coach Bill Self said that surgery would be performed once the team got back to Lawrence.
"I'm having a hard time dealing with it," Self said. "He's a fifth-year senior. He'll never have a chance to run out of the tunnel at the Final Four again. But he'll delay the surgery until next weeek so he can be with his teammates and support them here."
The injury occurred when Stewart was taking off for a dunk. He was then on the ground in pain for about 10 minutes.
On the season, Stewart has appeared in 33 games, averaging 2.9 points and 2.3 rebounds per game. For more on this story, log back onto KUSports.com.
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BannerforKirk (anonymous) says...
Damn, damn, damn - that really sucks for Rod.
April 4, 2008 at 1:59 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
quigley (anonymous) says...
I can't beleive this, poor guy. Get well soon Rod.
April 4, 2008 at 2:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
MGJayhawk (anonymous) says...
My buddy saw it on TV. He blew it out for sure. Hopefully this fires the team up more to play hard for the senior!!!!! Sorry Rod! Thanks for all you did.
April 4, 2008 at 2:03 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
TtownHawk (anonymous) says...
CRAP! thats probly it for Stewart. Thank you so much for all your hard work and i wish you the best.
April 4, 2008 at 2:03 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
chuckberry32 (anonymous) says...
Man this stinks!!!
April 4, 2008 at 2:04 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
pitthawker (anonymous) says...
ugh... we needed his toughness. he and Darnell Jackson play the toughest bball on the team... I loved what they did against So. Ill. last year.
April 4, 2008 at 2:07 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
d_prowess (anonymous) says...
watching the news conference now. Coach just said he broke his knee cap and will need surgery when they get back to Lawrence. Bad start to the weekend...
April 4, 2008 at 2:15 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
sevenyearhawk (anonymous) says...
*ugh*
I don't even know what to say ...
April 4, 2008 at 2:17 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
leikness (anonymous) says...
OK, sucks for Rod and the team, but can anyone follow these Omens.
Nebraska - Detroit - '08's version of '88's Archie Marshall - SI Cover.
Vegas better modify their stakes.
April 4, 2008 at 2:18 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
txrockchalk (anonymous) says...
Broken knee cap?? Wow.
Get well soon, Rod. The team will be playing for you.
April 4, 2008 at 2:27 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
supermario15 (anonymous) says...
my heart breaks for Rod.Can you imagine being a senior and then fracturing your kneecap ONE DAY before your only FF appearnce
April 4, 2008 at 2:31 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
wats211 (anonymous) says...
WOW......
April 4, 2008 at 2:32 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
afilmer (anonymous) says...
not what we needed. rodrick was a tough defender that could be counted on to give our guards a blow - and our guards are going to need to catch their breath against carolina.
suck
April 4, 2008 at 2:33 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
d_prowess (anonymous) says...
Coach also said he told the freshman go out and dunk and next thing you know, Rod was down. Coach sounded a little disappointed that he was out there in the first place.
April 4, 2008 at 2:33 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
okjhok (anonymous) says...
Freak accident...nobody's fault. These guys play basketball and these things happen. Totally unpreventable....and totally sad.
April 4, 2008 at 2:39 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
cklarock (anonymous) says...
Oh my God, that is horrible for Rod. What a cruel injury.
April 4, 2008 at 2:45 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
plasticJHawk (anonymous) says...
Wow, hard to imagine how bad that must feel for him. He had a tough career and playing in the final four would be a great way to end it. But now not only does he not get to play in it, he doesn't get to watch from the bench either?
Yikes...
April 4, 2008 at 2:52 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
plasticJHawk (anonymous) says...
I take that back. He's got his knee in a brace he'll probably sit with the team. But still.......
Sorry man
April 4, 2008 at 2:53 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Shazam (anonymous) says...
I just hope he's in good enough condition to sit on the bench or near the team during the game. He deserves no less.
April 4, 2008 at 2:58 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
tdub (anonymous) says...
Gotta feel for Rod, but Jeremy Case (another class act) will definately get his time to shine now.
April 4, 2008 at 3:25 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
dminear60 (anonymous) says...
Best wishes Rod
April 4, 2008 at 3:35 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Chicago_JHawk (anonymous) says...
We needed minutes from him...not good. A shame for him personally, too, being a senior who's worked hard.
April 4, 2008 at 3:37 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
LAJayhawk (anonymous) says...
This is a bad break both literally and figuratively. Man, Rod has had a rough couple of months. There's no good that comes out of losing a guy like that. If our boys needed any extra motivation, then there it is.
April 4, 2008 at 3:41 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Yahweh (anonymous) says...
I wish you the best Rod. Here's hoping for a speedy recovery. I'm sorry.
April 4, 2008 at 3:44 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
KU (anonymous) says...
I guess we'll find out of the PT Case and Tyrel got during Rod's illness earlier in the tourney will pay off. What we need more than anything is solid defense against UNC's wings, who are a little taller and more athletic than Case and Reed.
April 4, 2008 at 3:46 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ramsrevenge (anonymous) says...
Video of Rod going down.
http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/...
April 4, 2008 at 3:48 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
KU (anonymous) says...
djkc........If a guy breaks a kneecap jumping for a shot, it was just destiny or fate or whatevery you want to call it. Unfortunate.
Sometimes when a mafia hitman TRIES to break a guy's kneecaps he fails, so that shows you how hard it is. (Not that I know any mafia hitmen!)
April 4, 2008 at 3:51 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
quigley (anonymous) says...
I found the video hard to watch, nothing graphic, but just deeply sad. Just a warning before choosing to watch it.
April 4, 2008 at 4:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
justanotherfan (anonymous) says...
It popped when he went up. That could have happened on a layup, jumpshot, dribble drive, anything. It's sad because a lot of people would say that he was being stupid, but he wasn't doing anything absurd. He was jumping, like he's done probably a million times. As soon as he left the floor it popped and that was it. Very sad. I was hoping Rod had a big weekend this weekend.
April 4, 2008 at 4:04 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
trich424 (anonymous) says...
The worst part was him slamming his fist down on the court. What a sad occurence. Good luck Stewart.
April 4, 2008 at 4:05 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jhwkfan162515 (anonymous) says...
No, no, no. This is absolutely no way for the senior to go out. How he must have dreamed of playing in the Final Four, and now to have that opportunity ripped away from him is horrible.
Somewhere out there, Archie Marshall is having flashbacks...
April 4, 2008 at 4:21 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Yahweh (anonymous) says...
djkc28, it's a contact sport. Perhaps you've played them at some point in your life? People get injured. It's something that happens when you get out of your chair, quit ranting on boards and go outside. You should try it sometime.
Let's lay off the poor guy and keep sending the good karma towards the Hawks.
Rock Chalk Jayhawk
April 4, 2008 at 4:26 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jhwkfan162515 (anonymous) says...
I watched the video twice, and I'm just not sure how he could have broken his knee by slipping on a wet spot. I could see where he might have torn his ACL, but a broken kneecap by slipping on a wet spot? It doesn't make sense to me. But then I've never had any sports injuries...
The Alamodome had better keep their floor dry this weekend.
April 4, 2008 at 4:29 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
bswen (anonymous) says...
Damnit, that sucks a whole hell of a lot. Feel for you Rod. The guys got your back.
April 4, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
tis4tim (anonymous) says...
That just doesn't seem fair.
April 4, 2008 at 4:35 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
JJHAWK (anonymous) says...
March madness is not just about being good, or about matchups, it's also about being lucky.
The Jayhawk nation suffers with you Rod. To work so hard for three years just for this opportunity only to have it snatched away will hurt far more (in the future) than the pain of your knee now.
Been an unusually tough year for the Hawks. ACL, Stress fractures, badly sprained ankles, bruised knee, pulled muscles, and sickness at tournement time. And we are still in the hunt. Way to go Bill, way to go team!
April 4, 2008 at 4:50 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Strikewso (anonymous) says...
Cruel. That is the best word I've heard to describe this. Rod has had quite a tough March. We could have used his athleticism and experience against UNC, but I do hope the players respond and win this one for him.
April 4, 2008 at 5:03 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Strikewso (anonymous) says...
We all thought of Archie Marshall when this happened. I hope Rod's bad luck and cruel injury don't affect the team as bad as Archie's loss did.
April 4, 2008 at 5:06 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
kushaw (anonymous) says...
Finall a story about KU: It's pretty good! I like it!
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008...
April 4, 2008 at 5:29 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jhwkfan162515 (anonymous) says...
http://www.sportsline.com/collegebask...
Greg Doyel's take on some of the stuff going on at the Final Four right now, including Rodrick Stewart. I did see the Capital-Journal's photo of Stewart's knee, and it is gut-wrenching. Viewer discretion advised.
April 4, 2008 at 6:20 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jayhawkinatl (anonymous) says...
Sorry, Rod. We sure could have used you in this two-game stretch.
April 4, 2008 at 6:59 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
KU (anonymous) says...
Stewart probably had a hairline fracture in his kneecap before today and the stress from pushing off to dunk just broke it. I'm not a doctor and I don't play one on TV, but I don't see any other way it could have broken the kneecap because he didn't strike it on anything.
Very unfortunate. Rod had contributed more than we can imagine in practice for 3 years with his physicality, defense and his positive presence. Added incentive to win a championship?
April 4, 2008 at 7:10 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ralsterKUMed95 (anonymous) says...
What a sad occurence. Almost NO drop-off defensively when he subs in for Rush...now its up to smaller guards. But so much about basketball--Rodrick has to be feeling so many emotions...I am so sorry this happened. My heart goes out to him!
April 4, 2008 at 7:38 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
kansas22 (anonymous) says...
Thanks for all your hard work throughout your career here at ku. We'll miss you in the final four and probably even more next year. Good luck with your future Rod, and you'll always be a jayhawk!
April 4, 2008 at 9:18 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )