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Kuric Remains in Intensive Care Unit, Condition Unchanged
November 04, 2015 | Men's Basketball
Update Nov. 9:
Kyle Kuric remains in the Intensive Care Unit at Clinica Medico Teknon in Barcelona, Spain and his condition is unchanged. He is still under close observation and medical treatment. The Kuric family continues to be very grateful for the prayers and support.
Update Nov. 8:
The following update on the condition of Kyle Kuric was provided by his father Steve via Facebook:
"Well today has been a calmer day for Kyle. He has improved some since yesterday's surgery. Kyle's surgeon has been in to seem him twice today and he is more optimistic with the situation today. Caution is still present however as Kyle is still critical as he requires intensive medical treatment and ventilator support. The medical team will continue close observation over the next couple days. We are extremely grateful for the care that Kyle has received here at the hospital. We have more faith that Kyle will get better. We are humbled by all of the overwhelming support and love for Kyle. Please continue praying for him. Thank you all so very much."
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Update Nov. 7:
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Kyle Kuric, a former University of Louisville guard/forward who as a senior helped lead the Cardinals to the 2012 NCAA Final Four, remains in critical condition following brain surgery last Thursday and again today in Barcelona, Spain.
Kuric's clinical condition has worsened. He has developed more cerebral edema, a swelling in the brain caused by the presence of excessive fluid. He had surgery today and is on a ventilator with sedation. Kuric continues on aggressive medical treatment with his neurosurgical team at Clinica Medico Teknon.
The Kuric family sincerely appreciates the abundance of messages, thoughts and prayers.
From Nov. 4, 2015:
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Kyle Kuric, a former University of Louisville guard/forward who as a senior helped lead the Cardinals to the 2012 NCAA Final Four, will have brain surgery on Thursday in Barcelona, Spain.
The Kuric family has been overwhelmed with messages, thoughts and prayers and are extremely grateful. Individuals wishing to send cards or notes of support can send to this address and they will be forwarded to Kyle:
Kyle Kuric
c/o Dr. Kuric
4001 Kresge Way, Suite 238
Louisville Ky. 40207
Yesterday, CB Gran Canaria released information that former Kuric was diagnosed with a brain tumor. That announcement from his current professional team can be found at this link: http://cbgrancanaria.net/noticias/liga-endesa/kyle-kuric-sera-intervenido-de-un-meningioma-en-los-proximos-dias/.
"We've had some pretty big disappointments in the past few months, but nothing compares to this," UofL men's basketball coach Rick Pitino said yesterday. "Our prayers and good wishes go out for a healthy and speedy recovery for Kyle. He's one of the finest young men that I have had the privilege to coach and our Louisville family's prayers are with him."
The family sincerely appreciates the incredible outpouring of love, prayers and support. They cannot respond to everyone personally, but all should know that they are very grateful and it means more than they can express. Continued prayers for Kyle, the Kuric family, and the surgical team are appreciated.
