UPDATED: Clemson HC Brad Brownell Comments on PJ Hall's Latest Injury
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CLEMSON, S.C. -- Clemson post player PJ Hall cannot catch a break.
After dealing with a nagging foot injury all of last season, the Tigers' star player has again suffered another setback.
All Clemson has confirmed that Hall injured his knee recently and could be out for several months. All Clemson is being told the rising junior injured his patella and could miss at least four months of practice time.
Clemson released a statement late Monday morning confirming All Clemson's report of the kneecap injury. Clemson is saying there is no timetable for Hall's return.
"Following an MRI on July 15, it was confirmed that junior center PJ Hall suffered a subluxed patella (kneecap) injury. Hall will undergo surgery and there is no timetable yet for his return."
Clemson head coach Brad Brownell and Hall released a statement on the latest injury.
“This is an unfortunate setback for PJ’s recovery process. He’s done an outstanding job in his rehab from his foot surgery earlier this spring," Brownell said. "I know he will attack this latest obstacle with the same grit and determination that we’ve grown accustomed to seeing from him. As we all know, PJ has an infectious positive personality and that coupled with his leadership will continue to help our young team.”
Hall said, "It’s unfortunate, but you can’t change it. Not every road is paved perfectly. I’m going to keep my energy high, and my voice heard to help these guys get ready for the start of the season. Again, this is unfortunate, but God never makes mistakes. We have a lot of enthusiasm and excitement in our program, and I can’t wait to get back on the court.”
Prior to his latest injury, Hall had been seen on social media in recent weeks working out with his teammates. Though he had not been 100 percent cleared to participate in all basketball drills, he was slowly coming back. He even called the Packer & Durham Show on the ACC Network a few weeks back and said his rehab was going well.
Hall played most of last season with a fractured foot that was not discovered until after the season. He underwent postseason surgery in the spring and was expected to make a full recovery before preseason practice begins in October.
Despite missing three games due to the foot injury, Hall still led the Tigers in scoring at 15.5 points per game. He also averaged 5.8 rebounds.
Hall finished the season with 38 blocked shots, which ranked ninth in the ACC. He ranked 11th in the league in scoring in 2021-'22.
