Last summer, former Utah State and Sky View High star Jalen Moore was preparing for a life in professional basketball.
He had signed a two-way contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. The Aggie standout played for the team's NBA Summer League squad and impressed them enough to earn a deal.
Then, just as his opportunity to play pro ball was opening up, he had to make a tough call: his mental health was forcing a change in plans.
Moore shared the story of his ongoing struggles with anxiety and panic attacks in an essay on The Players’ Tribune released Tuesday.