The Villanova Wildcats will be without a key member of their team in this year’s Final Four. On Sunday, coach Jay Wright confirmed the worst-case scenario for guard Justin Moore: the junior suffered a torn Achilles in Saturday’s win.
“This is a tough blow for all of us,” Wright tweeted. “Not just because of the great player Justin is, but because of what he means to us as teammates and coaches …”
This is a tough blow for all of us , not just because of the great player Justin is , but because of what he means to us as teammates and coaches …https://t.co/GLEloF1U0L
— Jay Wright (@VUCoachJWright) March 27, 2022
The college hoops world reacted to the news of Moore’s injury on social media.
“A real shame,” commented sports columnist Tom Moore.
A real shame https://t.co/itcTPp9NKk
— Tom Moore (@TomMoorePhilly) March 27, 2022
“Crushing news on Nova‘s Justin Moore, out of DeMatha (for my Maryland peeps),” tweeted Bonnie Bernstein. “Torn Achilles. No Final Four for him… Poor kid. Heartbreaking”
Crushing news on #Nova‘s Justin Moore, out of DeMatha (for my Maryland peeps):
Torn Achilles. No Final Four for him…
Poor kid. Heartbreaking 💔 🏀 https://t.co/z6Gl0dMmuI
— Bonnie Bernstein (@BonnieBernstein) March 27, 2022
“Just a damn shame,” said Josh Verlin.
Just a damn shame. https://t.co/mrSjDQBH0s
— Josh Verlin (@jmverlin) March 27, 2022
“Brutal for Moore, brutal for the whole program,” remarked Sixers writer Austin Krell. “This is where it really matters that Villanova only went 6-7 deep all season. Going to need someone with very little experience to step up in a Final Four environment.”
Brutal for Moore, brutal for the whole program. This is where it really matters that Villanova only went 6-7 deep all season. Going to need someone with very little experience to step up in a Final Four environment. https://t.co/rT7qxwHYLT
— Austin Krell (@NBAKrell) March 27, 2022
“Absolutely gutted for Justin Moore.”
Absolutely gutted for Justin Moore https://t.co/p3nqKNJa6r
— The Full 40 Podcast (@thefull40) March 27, 2022
“Expected news. Brutal news,” replied Pat Forde.
Expected news. Brutal news. https://t.co/s9OMhTTkmn
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) March 27, 2022
“Crushing news for Villanova,” tweeted Dan Gelston of the Associated Press. “Justin Moore suffered a tear in his right achilles tendon & needs surgery.”
Crushing news for Villanova. Justin Moore suffered a tear in his right achilles tendon & needs surgery. https://t.co/1lIcAbtvy7
— Dan Gelston (@APgelston) March 27, 2022
You just hate this for Moore and the rest of the Wildcats. Wishing the upperclassman a speedy recovery!
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