March Madness is all about high stakes, high drama, and moments that define a player’s legacy. But sometimes, those moments come at a painful cost. BYU’s Trevin Knell, a veteran leader and one of the oldest players in college basketball, found himself in the middle of a brutal scene during the Sweet 16 clash against Alabama.
Midway through the game, Knell was locked in, playing his signature aggressive defense. Then, disaster struck. As he lunged for a steal, he took a devastating hit to the face, sending him crashing to the floor. The impact was immediate. Blood dripped from his nose onto the court, a stark and unsettling sight for fans and teammates alike.
Looks like some blood dripping from Trevin Knell’s nose/face onto the court after he took a hard hit and fall there
— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) March 27, 2025
The injury forced BYU’s staff to carry him into the locker room for immediate medical attention. It was a gut-wrenching sight for Cougars fans—watching their leader, a player who had defied all odds to get here, being helped off the court just as BYU was fighting for a coveted spot in the Elite Eight.
The senior guard is quite important for the team at this point in time. At 26 years old, Knell’s journey has been anything but ordinary. After taking a two-year mission trip in Uruguay and battling through injuries, he has fought harder than most to make his mark in college basketball.
With averages of 9.1 points per game and a reputation for stepping up when it matters most, Knell’s presence is invaluable. His 14-point performance against Wisconsin in the second round had already cemented his status as a key contributor in BYU’s Cinderella run. Now, the question looms—will he be able to return in time to help his team push even further?
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