VIDEO: Italian team player breaks backboard in game vs. Stanford
Sometimes a dunk attempt fails on two levels.
During Stanford's game against Italian professional team Virtus Pallacanestro Bologna, a failed dunk attempt by an opposing player brought the game to a halt.
Yikes.
For those wondering how the backboard was shattered. Here is video of the play pic.twitter.com/7oakJ3xk0U
— Stanford Men's Hoops (@stanfordbball) August 27, 2015
Play has been suspended with 7:22 left in the 2nd quarter as the backboard was shattered during play here in Bologna pic.twitter.com/oK1lkT7ScC
— Stanford Men's Hoops (@stanfordbball) August 27, 2015
Oh, it gets better. The Cardinal and the Virtusbo were forced to find another gym to continue the game.
Update on status of game. Police escort has Cardinal on way to a practice venue to finish game here in Bologna pic.twitter.com/CnuHlKLgrB
— Stanford Men's Hoops (@stanfordbball) August 27, 2015
Stanford lost 75-63, but ended up with a good story.