West Virginia's Akok Akok Released From Hospital, Recovering at Home After Collapsing During Charity Exhibition Game

Player expected to continue regular monitoring and evaluations after medical emergency on court following an offensive foul call during second half of charity game.

• West Virginia forward Akok Akok had a medical emergency and collapsed on the court during a charity exhibition game against George Mason; he is now recovering at home in Morgantown.
• After being tended to for over 10 minutes by EMTs, Akok was transported to Ruby Memorial Hospital, but has since been released.
• Akok will continue to be monitored and evaluated by the school's medical team as he recovers from the incident.
• The 6-foot-10, 225-pound forward is beginning his fifth season of college basketball with West Virginia after transferring from Georgetown; he has averaged 5.1 points and 4.7 rebounds across 86 games in his collegiate career.
• Despite the incident, the exhibition game, which was a benefit for WVU Medicine Children's hospital, continued and West Virginia ultimately won 85-78.

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