Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon sustained what was described as a critical head harm Sunday morning after being bodily assaulted in Iowa Metropolis, the Hawkeyes program introduced on Monday. Bohannon acquired medical consideration and is recovering from the incident.

“Fortunately Jordan is recovering nicely after being attacked by a person he didn’t see coming at him,” Iowa coach Fran McCaffery stated in a press release. “We have been made conscious of the incident instantly. We’re grateful that mates who have been with Jordan on the time saved the incident from escalating. His well being is our primary concern.”

Bohannon introduced final week that he was returning to Iowa for a sixth season in 2021-22. He averaged 10.6 factors and 4.4 assists per sport as a senior final season.

“Now we have rather a lot to show and we need to accomplish greater than ever was anticipated by the surface and even internally,” Bohannon stated whereas saying his choice to return for another season. “It will likely be an thrilling 12 months. I’ll have one final sendoff to play the finest I can and additional my legacy on the College of Iowa by serving to these younger guys do one thing particular.”

Bohannon was a key a part of an Iowa workforce that earned a No. 2 seed within the 2021 NCAA Event. The Hawekeyes ended their season on a bitter word, nevertheless, falling within the second spherical to No. 7 seed Oregon 95-80.