Former Kansas Jayhawks Star Hospitalized After Being Hit by Car in Philadelphia
By Joe Summers
Kelly Oubre Jr., former Kansas Jayhawks Men's Basketball player and current member of the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA, was reportedly taken to a Pennsylvania hospital after being struck by a vehicle as a pedestrian.
According to the latest report from Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Oubre Jr. was hit by a vehicle near his residence and taken to a local hospital.
Here is the latest:
Kelly Oubre Jr. Hospitalized After Being Hit by Car
Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. was a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle in Center City, Philadelphia tonight and is receiving treatment at a local hospital, a Sixers spokesman tells ESPN. Oubre Jr., is currently in stable condition. pic.twitter.com/Mqxjew1Opy
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 12, 2023
Oubre Jr. is reportedly in stable condition and his injuries are not season-ending, though he's expected to miss "significant time."
The No. 15 overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, Oubre Jr. averaged 17.6 points per game in his lone season for the Jayhawks. He's carved out a long career in the NBA as as electric scorer and explosive athlete, drawing adoration and praise from fans at every stop.
It's a blessing that reports indicate Oubre Jr.s' injuries are not life-threatening, though it's worrisome noneless.
Representatives from the team, including 76ers President Daryl Morey, are with Oubre Jr., at the hospital. He is expected to miss significant time due to his injuries, but those aren’t considered to be season-ending. Local authorities are investigating the incident.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 12, 2023
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
The Philadelphia 76ers have not yet released an official comment, though Shams Charania reported an update on the situation:
Sources: 76ers G/F Kelly Oubre Jr. sustained broken ribs and an assortment of bruises and cuts to his body after being struck by a car in Philadelphia on Saturday night. Oubre fortunately avoided more serious injuries, but will now miss significant time.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 12, 2023