body type “tall with long limbs” it “seems to increase the likelihood for connective tissue disorders that can affect the heart.”
According to the LA Times, this is not the first time the USC training staff faced a player having a cardiac arrest. Just last year, USC Center Vince Iwuchukwu was in cardiac arrest during a practice last summer and was later revived by athletic trainers at the university. Fortunately, Iwuchukwu fully recovered and the Trojans cleared him to play only 6 months later.
By placing a greater emphasis on this issue and its impact, it can help create an environment where college basketball stars can avoid medical emergencies like this or recover quickly and without any worries. We are hoping Bronny has a speedy recovery!