Cam Boozer sustained facial fractures in loss to UConn

Cam Boozer said he sustained facial fractures after taking an elbow during Duke's Elite Eight loss to UConn, and he said he declined surgery and is going through the healing process.

Cam Boozer said he has facial fractures after an elbow to the face during Duke's Elite Eight loss to UConn. He spoke about the injury while accepting national player of the year awards. Boozer said he decided against surgery about two months before the NBA draft and that he is currently healing. The game was decided by a late 3-pointer in the closing seconds. Known details: - Boozer reported a couple of facial fractures sustained during Duke's loss to UConn in the Elite Eight. - He said he chose not to have surgery roughly two months before the NBA draft and is in the recovery process. - The injury was discussed publicly while he accepted the Associated Press and USBWA player of the year awards. Summary: The injury was reported as a factor that could affect his standing in the NBA draft, according to coverage. Undetermined at this time.