Kendal Hill returns to basketball after ACL injury and health challenges
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 11:10 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Junior Indiana All-Star Kendal Hill is back on the court after a challenging year. Following a torn ACL and a serious health scare that temporarily affected her vision, Hill played in the Junior Indiana All-Stars event, scoring four points and recording three rebounds in a 75-67 loss to the Kentucky Juniors. Despite these obstacles, Hill, South Knox's all-time assists leader, is focused on regaining her fitness and preparing for upcoming recruitment opportunities. She experienced significant health issues last summer before being cleared by doctors, allowing her to return to her basketball career.
- •Kendal Hill averaged four points and three rebounds at the Junior Indiana All-Stars.
- •She experienced an ACL tear and a health scare in the past year.
- •Doctors ruled out serious conditions, allowing her to resume playing.
- •Hill aims to regain full fitness for the summer recruitment period.
- •South Knox's coach highlights Hill's resilience and commitment to the game.
- 11:10 PMYahoo Sports — Junior All-Star Kendal Hill on 'new path' after overcoming ACL tear, health scare
"Junior Indiana All-Star Kendal Hill has overcome a lot this past year. But those challenges merely gave her 'a new path' as she gets back to basketball.
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