In a tense moment during the NCAA Season 100 game between the Lyceum Pirates and the Arellano Chiefs, Pirates player JM Bravo collapsed on the court during the fourth quarter.
The incident occurred after Bravo, who had been previously ruled out of the season due to a spine injury from a pre-season game, returned to action following clearance to rejoin his team for round two.
Bravo, despite the injury concerns, played through the game but unexpectedly passed out on the court late in the match after a head collision with Arellano University’s Renzo Abiera.
He was stretchered off the court and immediately taken to Cardinal Santos Medical Center for evaluation. After undergoing a CT scan, he was monitored under concussion protocol.
A few hours after collapsing, Bravo regained consciousness and spoke with Pirates head coach Gilbert Malabanan and NCAA management committee chairman Hercules Callanta. Callanta clarified that Bravo’s collapse was unrelated to his previous spine injury.
The Lyceum of the Philippines University Manila shared the good news on Facebook, announcing Bravo’s quick recovery and that he’ll be back on the court soon.
