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Basketball world saddened by former Michigan star Caris LeVert's gruesome leg injury

Former Michigan basketball star Caris LeVert, who was experiencing a breakout season for the Brooklyn Nets, injured his leg Monday night in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. According to reports, he was taken to the hospital.

From the Associated Press:

"LeVert was racing back to try to block a shot with 3.7 seconds remaining and his leg bent awkwardly when he landed. He spent several minutes on the court being attended by medical personnel while the crowd at Target Center fell silent. Timberwolves players huddled in prayer while Nets players surrounded their injured teammate, who was taken off the court on a stretcher with some Nets in tears.