USC freshman center Vince Iwuchukwu revealed on Thursday that he suffered major heart failure and collapsed during an offseason team workout on July 1. He was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, he told CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander, where he was hospitalized for a few days.
Iwuchukwu, a five-star prospect, has not participated in basketball activities since the incident.
“This past summer I had a sudden cardiac arrest during a workout,” Iwuchukwu wrote in a statement. “Since the event, I have received optimal care from the university and my personal expert medical team. Currently, I am adhering to the standard protocol designed to ensure my health and safety. I’m feeling great and my recovery and rehabilitation remain positive.”
