Florida's Micah Handlogten Suffers Severe Leg Injury in SEC Final

The game was paused as Handlogten was stretchered off and taken to hospital for further evaluation.

Florida center Micah Handlogten suffered a severe lower left leg injury early in the SEC Tournament final against Auburn, leading to the game being paused.
The injury occurred as Handlogten attempted to secure a rebound; he landed awkwardly, causing immediate and visible distress.
Handlogten was taken off the court on a stretcher and received medical attention on-site before being transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for further evaluation.
The incident left teammates, opponents, and spectators visibly shaken, with many players in tears and prayer circles forming on the court.
Handlogten, a sophomore and a significant presence for Florida, had been averaging 5.5 points and 7.1 rebounds this season prior to the injury.