Joey out the rest of the season

[DJO's Jaw]

Per Mark Miller, Joey Hauser will likely miss the rest of his senior season after having foot surgery. Expected to make a full recovery for next season.

https://twitter.com/wisbbyearbook/status/940581588722749440

https://twitter.com/wisbbyearbook/status/940581313358200832

[Galway Eagle]

So I’m guessing he won’t be playing his way to 5 star status?

Seriously feel bad for him and hope for a successful recovery.

[MerrittsMustache]

What's the injury to his foot? A potential re-occurring type of thing?

It's a bummer for him to miss his senior season, but one has to assume that being healthy and ready to start his MU career is more important to him.

[GB Warrior]

Finally donning the walking boot, today is the day that Joey finally committed to Marquette University.

[DJO's Jaw]

What's the injury to his foot? A potential re-occurring type of thing?

It's a bummer for him to miss his senior season, but one has to assume that being healthy and ready to start his MU career is more important to him.

Apparently it's a lingering issue from his football injury in his junior season.

https://twitter.com/wisbbyearbook/status/940582035860721666

[Zephyr820]

I always think of this when I see foot injuries.

https://www.si.com/vault/1978/08/21/822902/off-on-a-wronged-foot-bill-walton-quit-the-blazers-after-a-dispute-over-team-medical-policy-and-headed-for-golden-state

Bill Walton could have been one of the best ever.  John Wooden thought he was the best he ever had - and he had Kareem.

[MerrittsMustache]

I always think of this when I see foot injuries.

https://www.si.com/vault/1978/08/21/822902/off-on-a-wronged-foot-bill-walton-quit-the-blazers-after-a-dispute-over-team-medical-policy-and-headed-for-golden-state

Bill Walton could have been one of the best ever.  John Wooden thought he was the best he ever had - and he had Kareem.

Andrew Toney is another guy who had his feet derail his career. He's been seemingly forgotten, but he was outstanding, All-Star player for the 76ers in the early 80s.

Michael Jordan also had a foot injury early in his career but that turned out OK. (Hey, it shouldn't all be doom and gloom!)

[4everwarriors]

Nothin’ worse den da feets four a bb playa, ai na?

[wadesworld]

Most foot injuries aren't a huge deal for basketball players unless they go undiagnosed, especially with modern medicine.  Glad Joey is getting this taken care of now instead of trying to play through it and let it linger.  My guess is he'll be 100% and this specific injury won't hinder his college career (not to say he won't have a different injury, even another injury to the same foot, but my guess is it won't be because of this lingering issue).

[brewcity77]

Most foot injuries aren't a huge deal for basketball players unless they go undiagnosed, especially with modern medicine.  Glad Joey is getting this taken care of now instead of trying to play through it and let it linger.  My guess is he'll be 100% and this specific injury won't hinder his college career (not to say he won't have a different injury, even another injury to the same foot, but my guess is it won't be because of this lingering issue).

This exactly. Fix it now so it isn't a lingering issue. Be 100% come November 9, 2018 for the opening of the new arena.

[GGGG]

Andrew Toney is another guy who had his feet derail his career. He's been seemingly forgotten, but he was outstanding, All-Star player for the 76ers in the early 80s.

Michael Jordan also had a foot injury early in his career but that turned out OK. (Hey, it shouldn't all be doom and gloom!)

I think the difference is that Toney and Walton had stress fractures.  My understanding is that this injury is different from that.

BTW, I loved Toney's Sixers teams.  Dr. J, Bobby Jones, Darryl Dawkins (later Moses Malone), Maurice Cheeks and Toney.  Fun to watch.

[Lennys Tap]

Nothin’ worse den da feets four a bb playa, ai na?

Per ABC's Wide World of Sports, "The thrill of victory, the agony of da feet".

[wildbillsb]

Per ABC's Wide World of Sports, "The thrill of victory, the agony of da feet".

Excellente, Senor!!  +10!

[MUMountin]

I assume he can't avail himself of any of MU's resources for rehabilitation until he enrolls next year, right?

[GGGG]

I assume he can't avail himself of any of MU's resources for rehabilitation until he enrolls next year, right?

They have rehab centers in Stevens Point.

[MUDPT]

I think the difference is that Toney and Walton had stress fractures.  My understanding is that this injury is different from that.

BTW, I loved Toney's Sixers teams.  Dr. J, Bobby Jones, Darryl Dawkins (later Moses Malone), Maurice Cheeks and Toney.  Fun to watch.

A stress fracture and a Jones fracture are both a fracture. Difference is rehab and surgical decisions have greatly advanced in 40 years, see Kevin Durant.

[MUMountin]

They have rehab centers in Stevens Point.

Oh really?

My point in asking is that it is a bit of an interesting situation--Marquette obviously has a vested interest in his recovery.  With its own players, MU has a host of resources (team doctors, PTs, strength and conditioning staff, etc.) that it can use to make sure that rehab goes well and that the player can use the recovery/downtime to be productive in other ways (strength training, etc.).  I assume, though, that they cannot offer any of this assistance or expertise until after he enrolls--but just wanted to confirm that. 

[MU82]

Keeps him off the court and away from possible recurring concussion. Also, gets this injury fixed now, before he gets to Marquette.

I fully acknowledge the selfishness in saying those things, but it's also a matter of trying to put a positive spin on a less-than-positive situation.

Obviously, I wish Joey had been perfectly healthy his entire high school career, because those are great times in an athlete's life, and I wish him a full and speedy recovery.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Feel awful for Joey. Kid seems like a competitor, sitting his senior season has got to be tough. Hope he recovers well.

[🏀]

They have rehab centers in Stevens Point.

[geagles10]

Post game Saturday Joey was walking around no problem in no type of boot behind the MU bench where he was sitting, fully weight bearing and no crutches so at least that is positive. 

[Pakuni]

I had the same injury about 20 months ago. I was able to avoid surgery by about a quarter inch (had the fracture been a quarter inch closer to the toe joint, I'd had to have gone under the knife), so my experience isn't entirely the same, but similar.

It took a while to heal, but I was  walking without a boot or limp within about two months, and it was 100 percent in about three months. I'm obviously not a college athlete, but I'm fairly active and haven't had any pain or setbacks since.

[MU82]

I'm obviously not a college athlete

But you could be if you still had eligibility left! Don't sell yourself short, Pakuni!

[Pakuni]

But you could be if you still had eligibility left! Don't sell yourself short, Pakuni!

True, true.
One can never have too many 5'10" middle-aged guys with a 14-inch vertical and a range that stretches all the way out to 15 feet.

[Dr. Blackheart]

True, true.
One can never have too many 5'10" middle-aged guys with a 14-inch vertical and a range that stretches all the way out to 15 feet.

That's why god created Viagra...

[MUDPT]

http://www.stevenspointjournal.com/story/sports/high-school/basketball/2017/12/12/ankle-surgery-sidelines-spashs-joey-hauser-rest-season/944413001/

Cartilage damage in his ankle.

[Pakuni]

That's why god created Viagra...

I'll take your word for it.

[MUEng92]

Andrew Toney is another guy who had his feet derail his career. He's been seemingly forgotten, but he was outstanding, All-Star player for the 76ers in the early 80s.

Michael Jordan also had a foot injury early in his career but that turned out OK. (Hey, it shouldn't all be doom and gloom!)

Andrew Toney was my 2nd favorite player on the Sixers.  Dr. J was number one of course.  I picked #22 as my grade school jersey number when ever it was available.

[MUEng92]

"Golden Eagles coach Steve Wojciechowski was present for the surgery."

I'm picturing Wojo scrubbed in, looking over the surgeon's shoulder giving him pointers.

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

"Golden Eagles coach Steve Wojciechowski was present for the surgery."

I'm picturing Wojo scrubbed in, looking over the surgeon's shoulder giving him pointers.

A medical huddle/cuddle if you will.  "When you make an incision, you must use the scalpel" <Wojo screaming in a hoarse voice>

[GGGG]

Let's just pray he didn't de-motivate the surgeons.

[mr.MUskie]

A medical huddle/cuddle if you will.  "When you make an incision, you must use the scalpel" <Wojo screaming in a hoarse voice>

And repeating it.

At least Joey can get practice walking with a boot before he gets to MU.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Let's just pray he didn't de-motivate the surgeons.

He had to edge Herman out of the way, though.

[GoldenDieners32]

Get well big fella big part to our future

[wadesworld]

He had to edge Herman out of the way, though.

You win.

[MomofMUltiples]

Great opportunity for Joey to hit the weight room and build muscle to bang with Big East front courts next year.  Maybe Theo can give him some pointers.

[4everwarriors]

"Golden Eagles coach Steve Wojciechowski was present for the surgery."

I'm picturing Wojo scrubbed in, looking over the surgeon's shoulder giving him pointers.

Why didn’t dey just ship Joey two dat world class hospital and der croackers in Indianapolis dat Too Tan Tommy wuz spittin’ accolates all over da internet ‘bout a few years ago, hey?

[tower912]

Take care of yourself, young man.    Good luck. 

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

"Golden Eagles coach Steve Wojciechowski was present for the surgery."

I'm picturing Wojo scrubbed in, looking over the surgeon's shoulder giving him pointers.

I heard halfway through the surgery Wojo was so upset with his team's effort that he punched through a clipboard.

[lohaus]

I'm happy that he is getting surgery now.  His surgeon is The Man.  Let us get him coming back 100% as opposed to some lingering injury.  I'm confident in Marquette's staff to monitor his progress when he gets on campus.

Heal up Joey!

[Galway Eagle]

I'm happy that he is getting surgery now.  His surgeon is The Man.  Let us get him coming back 100% as opposed to some lingering injury.  I'm confident in Marquette's staff to monitor his progress when he gets on campus.

Heal up Joey!

Do you know this surgeon? Are you his surgeon?

[MomofMUltiples]

I believe that would be this Dr. bob Anderson:

http://www.espn.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/39159/renowned-surgeon-dr-robert-anderson-joins-packers-medical-team

[MUBigDance]

Michael Jordan also had a foot injury early in his career but that turned out OK. (Hey, it shouldn't all be doom and gloom!)

Who knows, maybe that injury held Mike back...maybe he was half the player he could have been?    

[Mr. Sand-Knit]

True, true.
One can never have too many 5'10" middle-aged guys with a 14-inch vertical and a range that stretches all the way out to 15 feet.

14 inches?

[MarkMiller]

Some interesting comments from Joey ...

BY MARK MILLER
WisSports.net Editor

One of the most decorated high school basketball players in Wisconsin prep history is expected to miss the remainder of the 2017-18 season following ankle surgery Monday.

Senior Joey Hauser, a talented and extremely versatile 6-foot-8 forward who ranks among the top 50 players in the country and helped Stevens Point to the past three WIAA Division 1 state championships, is expected to make a full recovery from the surgery performed Monday by Carolina Panthers orthopedic surgeon Dr. Robert Anderson.

However, the recovery time is expected to run through the end of March, meaning Hauser will miss all but one game of his senior season. Hauser scored a career-high 35 points and grabbed nine rebounds on November 24 to help the Panthers defeat Rhinelander 79-69 in overtime.

"A 100 percent recovery is expected, but not until the end of March," said Joey's father, Dave Hauser. "As parents, both Stephanie and I are fully supporting Dr. Anderson's recommendations."

Hauser's injury dates back to the end of his junior season of football when he sustained an ankle injury in a WIAA playoff victory over Bay Port.

He missed 11 games as a junior while recovering from that injury and then helped Stevens Point capture its third consecutive state championship by scoring 33 points and snaring 21 rebounds in an 85-56 triumph over Arrowhead in the Division 1 championship game.

One of the leading candidates for the state's Mr. Basketball award, Hauser sustained an injury last fall, but the Jones fracture he suffered is 100 percent healed, according to Dave Hauser.

"The football injury flared back up after a few weeks of practice and we wanted to get Joey 100 percent healed so it's an unfortunate timing for all involved," Dave Hauser said.

With Hauser in the lineup, Stevens Point was among the favorites to win the Division 1 championship in March. No Division 1 school has ever won four state titles in a row.

But with the Marquette University recruit now sidelined, there is no clear-cut favorite to capture the D1 state crown.

"Obviously knowing that I won't play at all this season is a tough pill to swallow," Joey Hauser said. "God would never give me something in life I could not handle, though. So I am going to take advantage of this. I want to become a more vocal leader for my teammates and help them out as much as I can.

"I'm just really glad the surgery is over now and I have a clear plan of what I have to do to get better and improve. I'm going to rehab really hard and make sure that I come back stronger than I was before. This ankle has been bothering me for over a year now, so I am really excited that I finally got it fixed and I am pumped to get back and playing."

Playing alongside his older brother, Sam Hauser, and all-state guard, Trevor Anderson, Joey Hauser averaged 9.9 ppg as a freshman and 17.6 ppg as a sophomore while helping Stevens Point to a combined record of 55-1, including convincing state-title game victories over Germantown (2015) and Muskego (2016).

With Sam Hauser playing at Marquette and Anderson playing at Green Bay last season, Joey Hauser increased his output to 23.6 ppg as SPASH finished 24-4.

Hauser finishes his prep career with 1,161 career points with his highest two scoring outputs having occurred in his final two high school games.

"My mindset has changed a little bit, too," Joey Hauser said. "I am really focused on getting back to 100 percent and getting ready for next year. I knew going into this surgery that I was most likely not going to play at all this season. As badly as I want to play this year, I know I have a college career ahead of me and I have to look at the bigger picture.

"It stinks that I cannot go out there this year and compete for a fourth Gold Ball with my teammates that I have been playing with since fourth or fifth grade, but my teammates understand my situation as well as the coaching staff and they all want what is best for me."

Stevens Point remains one of the elite teams in the Wisconsin Valley Conference behind the strong play of senior guard Drew Blair, a NCAA Division II recruit for Northwest Missouri State. Blair is currently averaging 33.0 ppg for the 2-1 Panthers, who play Marshfield tonight.
 

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Man if the ankle was significantly impacting his game last season.... Imagine the numbers he would have put up if he had been healthy

[BrewCity83]

"Golden Eagles coach Steve Wojciechowski was present for the surgery."

I'm picturing Wojo scrubbed in, looking over the surgeon's shoulder giving him pointers.

Let's hope Wojo didn't bring a box of Junior Mints to the surgery

[brewcity77]

Let's hope Wojo didn't bring a box of Junior Mints to the surgery

[Jay Bee]

Guys,

A quick, true story of hope.

The last two weeks I’ve been off the court due to shin splints. This morning was my first game back. When we hit the floor at Target Center, I knew I was ready for a big day.... and it came. Lots of NBA treys, and hit the game winner with a former NBA player watching.

I feel Joey will persevere just as I did.

[rocket surgeon]

I heard halfway through the surgery Wojo was so upset with his team's effort that he punched through a clipboard.

  yeah, but then wojo and the rest of the surgical team did a floor slap and proceeded to get er done

[cheebs09]

Guys,

A quick, true story of hope.

The last two weeks I’ve been off the court due to shin splints. This morning was my first game back. When we hit the floor at Target Center, I knew I was ready for a big day.... and it came. Lots of NBA treys, and hit the game winner with a former NBA player watching.

I feel Joey will persevere just as I did.

Has anyone checked Crystal Ball to see if we have a chance at this guy?

[Galway Eagle]

Has anyone checked Crystal Ball to see if we have a chance at this guy?

On his scouting report it says “doesn’t care about free throws”

[Dr. Blackheart]

On his scouting report it says “doesn’t care about free throws”

"He is the antithesis of Grandstaff".

[MuMark]

When did Jaybe become Ners?

[Jay Bee]

Lol my high school career FT% was a lowly 86.3%, but it no matter.

Ners = talks about HS in a podunk town
Me = talks about this morning at Target Center

(I’m honestly awful, but I can drain the NBA trey well)

[TSmith34, Inc.]

Lol my high school career FT% was a lowly 86.3%, but it no matter.

Ners = talks about HS in a podunk town
Me = talks about this morning at Target Center

(I’m honestly awful, but I can drain the NBA trey well)

I went 0 for 8 from the line in one game my freshman year.

FT Rate nomatta when FT% = 0

I was the anti-Markus, but I did have the Rowsey pump fake down pretty well.

[GoldenDieners32]

I rather have a SPASH State championship than a healthy joey

[2TimeWarrior]

"Golden Eagles coach Steve Wojciechowski was present for the surgery."

I'm picturing Wojo scrubbed in, looking over the surgeon's shoulder giving him pointers.

I saw the Packers' medical staff driving into Lambeau today in their newly issued Chevy Cruz's wearing only white t-shirts.  Word is that Wojo took away their Land Rovers and custom tailored suits until Joey is able to prove that they earned them.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Dr. Anderson's brother was also part of surgery team but mostly he just watched.  After the surgery was finished, Wojo offered the brother a full scholarship to dental school.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Lol my high school career FT% was a lowly 86.3%, but it no matter.

Ners = talks about HS in a podunk town
Me = talks about this morning at Target Center

(I’m honestly awful, but I can drain the NBA trey well)

Snapped this of JayBee in Lane 3 at Target (shooting the look, not the treys). He owns Lane 3. Note the wrap for the shin splints and the short shorts--nobody can touch him in his element, that's for sure. Target is the new Jimmy John's, aina?  #cartwheelpointsnomatta

[lohaus]

Do you know this surgeon? Are you his surgeon?

Oops!

http://www.espn.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/39159/renowned-surgeon-dr-robert-anderson-joins-packers-medical-team

http://www.espn.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/39159/renowned-surgeon-dr-robert-anderson-joins-packers-medical-team

https://vimeo.com/51166685

For the record, I am not renowned foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Robert Anderson.