If follow college basketball closely, you have probably heard of Thomas Robinson, the sophomore forward at Kansas. You probably don't recognize his name because of stellar play, but because of the nightmare he endured during the month of January. Robinson lost his grandmother, grandfather, and mother during a three week stretch in January. His grandmother was buried on January 5th, grandfather on January 24th, and mother on January 27th. All of this for a 19-year old who is living out the dream of playing D-I basketball, halfway across the country from his Washington, D.C. home.
And just to show his perseverance, Robinson returned to the KU fold after laying his mother to rest to average nearly 13 points, while playing less than 20 minutes per contest. The best way to forget about heartache is the get back to doing the things you love. But sometimes life plays cruel, cruel tricks on a person.
As if losing three immediate family members in a short time isn't enough for a kid to deal with, he now has to undergo surgery to repair the damaged meniscus in his right knee. Recovery from the procedure will likely keep Robinson out of the KU line-up for two weeks while he rests and undergoes rehab.
I'm sure the surgery pales in comparison to what he's been through, but it's awful that Robinson has to take time away from what has been his solace through these tough times. My heart goes out to Thomas and his family, and I wish him a safe and speedy recovery.
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