Robbie Hummel says he's been cleared to play, which is obviously great news for the Purdue basketball team. The 6-foot-8 senior told CBSSports.com on Friday that his surgeon actually cleared him a month ago, but that he's been rehabbing at Tim Grover's Chicago facility since then.
Robbie Hummel Given Full Clearance To Return To Purdue’s Basketball Team
“They wanted to minimize my tendinitis and strengthen my leg,” Hummel said. “He (Grover) wasn’t going to let me play until I passed everything. And I respect his opinion.”
Hummel has not been able to play for nearly 18 months, last appearing in a game back in February 2010. He's been out after twice tearing his ACL. During his last season, Hummel averaged 15.7 points and 6.9 rebounds while playing 30.3 minutes per game. If not for his injury, Purdue likely would have been a Final Four contender. As it is, they will be welcoming him back after losing E'Twaun Moore and JaJuan Johnson to the NBA.
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