Ohio State's Evan Turner took a nasty fall after a dunk attempt during the Buckeyes' game against Eastern Michigan.
He was taken to the Ohio State University Medical Center for X-rays of his lower back.
A team spokesman said Turner was able to walk on his own while leaving the arena.
The 6-foot-7 junior is averaging 20.6 points and 12.9 rebounds this year and already has two triple-double.
Update: The Associated Press reports that Turner broke a vertebrae and will miss eight weeks.
He was taken to the Ohio State University Medical Center for X-rays of his lower back.
A team spokesman said Turner was able to walk on his own while leaving the arena.
The 6-foot-7 junior is averaging 20.6 points and 12.9 rebounds this year and already has two triple-double.
Update: The Associated Press reports that Turner broke a vertebrae and will miss eight weeks.
Any updates on Turner? A great talent!
Heard he's out 8 weeks
He should have gone pro last year. I wish I had!