Isaiah Austin Cleared to Play Basketball Again!

Just over two years ago, Isaiah Austin’s dream of playing in the NBA was cut short after he was diagnosed with Marfan Syndrome. As his foundation says, today Isaiah Austin can dream again. Austin announced he has been cleared to return and will chase his dream of playing in the NBA.

Former Baylor star Isaiah Austin announces he's been medically cleared to play basketball again pic.twitter.com/LRkJ5ZlMvm

— FootBasket.com (@FootBasket) November 30, 2016 Austin entered the NBA draft after his sophomore season at Baylor. But Austin was diagnosed with Marfan Syndrome, a condition that affects connective tissue. In Austin’s case, doctors were concerned about his heart and how well it would hold up…