Washburn coach Brett Ballard reports on health recovery at Media Day
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 9:09 AM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
Washburn University basketball coach Brett Ballard provided an update on his health during the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association's annual Basketball Media Day on October 6. Ballard, recovering from a neurological episode that led to a crash in August, says he is on track to fully recover within the next two months. The crash, attributed to a medical issue, left him hospitalized for about a week. Ballard's team is expected to perform well this season, being picked first in MIAA coaches and media polls.
- •Brett Ballard suffered a neurological episode before an August crash.
- •He expects a full recovery within two months.
- •Washburn was picked to finish first in the MIAA coaches' poll.
- •Ballard is entering his ninth season as head coach.
- •The Ichabods had strong seasons, reaching NCAA semifinals last year.
- 9:09 AMYahoo Sports — Washburn coach Brett Ballard gives update on his health
"Washburn coach Brett Ballard says he is on track to recover after a neurological episode caused his August crash.
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