Health Keeps Phyfe from Playing Basketball

Former Waverly-Shell Rock star and UNI men’s basketball player Austin Phyfe announced Monday that he’s not available for at least the beginning of the basketball season. Phyfe had surgery to remove blood clots which has improved his heart and lung function. However, he is on blood thinners and is not cleared to play for at least 1-3 months.

Austin shared how he’s been able to deal with this health issue impacting his basketball career.

Below is the entire press conference: