Georgetown's Freeman has diabetes

[WarriorHal]

WASHINGTON (AP)—Georgetown's leading scorer Austin Freeman has been diagnosed with diabetes, leaving his status uncertain for the team's upcoming games.

Freeman returned to practice Wednesday and Thursday after missing Monday night's loss to West Virginia. He was also limited in Saturday's loss to Notre Dame.

Originally thought to have a stomach virus, Freeman learned he had diabetes when he went to the hospital Monday night.

Coach John Thompson III said Thursday he is "100 percent" certain Freeman will play again this season, but the coach wouldn't say whether the junior guard will return for Saturday's regular-season finale against Cincinnati.

"It may be Saturday," Thompson said. "I don't know what the timeframe is going to take for us to learn how to monitor and work with him. But we will get to that point, and with all the experts and support we have, I don't anticipate it being long."

The No. 19 Hoyas will play in the Big East tournament next week.

As a precaution, a doctor from the university's hospital will attend all of Freeman's practices and games for the rest of the season.

"It just has to come to the point where I have to be honest with myself," Freeman said. "If I'm not feeling well, make sure I tell coach or (the trainer) or the doctor that I'm not feeling well, or even my teammates if nobody's around."

Freeman is averaging 17 points per game for the Hoyas, who have lost four of their last five. He first disclosed his condition in an interview with The Washington Post.

[Pakuni]

Bobby Clarke played a Hall of Fame career with diabetes.

[boyonthedock]

MLB pitcher brandon morrow has diabetes, and it inspired many many hilarious jokes on mariners blogs. befroe he was traded.

[MUCam]

I am pretty sure that one quarterback from the Bears has diabetes. I think he went to school in Tenn, but not at Tenn.

[Mayor McCheese]

That's unfortunate for Freeman, however on the bright side, there are a few noteable athletes that have diabetes and still compete at the highest level.  Jay Cutler, and Adam Morrison both have diabetes.  Best of luck to Freeman. 

Is what Jay Cutler does on the field considered the highest level?


Best of luck to Freeman

[MU B2002]

I am pretty sure that one quarterback from the Bears has diabetes. I think he went to school in Tenn, but not at Tenn.

Vanderbilt.  Just like 1/2 of the Bears roster.

[hoyasincebirth]

Thanks for the well wishes for Austin.

Now what would really help Austin is if you could beat ND this weekend. Thanks 

[Skatastrophy]

Now what would really help Austin is if you could beat ND this weekend. Thanks 

That'll be our pleasure!  Frackin' Golden Domers

[JWags85]

Wilford Brimley has diabetes.



But seriously, I wish Freeman all the best.  He is a player and I have no doubt this won't stand in his way.

[Rocco]

Not sure if anybody mentioned this yet, but Jay Cutler out of the university of Vanderbilt, current quarterback for the Chicago Bears has diabetes.