Washburn basketball coach Brett Ballard injured in car crash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 4:15 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Brett Ballard, head coach of the Washburn University basketball team, was seriously injured in a car accident on I-70 on August 6. His vehicle reportedly veered off the road and collided with a bridge pillar. Following the incident, support and messages of encouragement have emerged from players, coaches, and fans across Kansas, highlighting Ballard's positive influence on the basketball community. Players, including Andrew Orr and Jacob Hanna, spoke about Ballard's character and the impact he has made on their lives, noting the widespread support he is receiving. There is an ongoing concern for his recovery as the community rallies around him.
- •Brett Ballard injured in a serious crash August 6.
- •His vehicle hit a bridge pillar on I-70.
- •Former players express concern and support for Ballard.
- •The community is rallying with messages of encouragement.
- •Ballard has been influential in Kansas basketball since 2003.
- 4:15 AMYahoo Sports — Kansas basketball community rallies around Washburn coach injured in crash
"Following the incident, messages of encouragement and prayers for Ballard have poured in from coaches, players, and fans across social media
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