8 years, 5 schools and a career-threatening condition: The story of Tyon Grant-Foster

"With Gonzaga down double-digits to underdog Seattle on Jan. 2, the veteran did not waver. He helped the Bulldogs claw back in the second half, making a game-saving block on the perimeter to force overtime before finishing with 19 points."

"Grant-Foster developed that resilience over the course of an eight-year college basketball career complicated by a heart condition that led to two collapses -- and cost him nearly two entire seasons. By the time he turns 26 in March, Grant-Foster will have suited up for five different schools. His journey has included two seasons at Indian Hills Community College, one at Kansas -- his dream program, where he saw limited play (8.1 minutes per game) -- then a fraction of one at DePaul, where he played just a half-game before his first collapse in 2021. After collapsing a second time three months later -- and missing the 2022-23 season -- Grant-Foster secured clearance from his doctors at the Mayo Clinic and made his way back to the court for two seasons at Grand Canyon."

"Grant-Foster needed NCAA approval for one more year at Gonzaga, though. Having spent nearly two years fighting for another opportunity to play the sport he loves, a courtroom battle with the NCAA did not scare him. After it denied his eligibility waiver request, a judge granted him a preliminary injunction, allowing him to play this season. "If you know my story," Grant-Foster said. "you know I didn't ask for any of this to happen.""

Tyon Grant-Foster endured an eight-year college career interrupted by a heart condition that caused two collapses and cost him nearly two seasons. He played at Indian Hills Community College (two seasons), Kansas (limited minutes), DePaul (a half-game before collapsing), and Grand Canyon (two seasons) before seeking another year at Gonzaga. Mayo Clinic doctors cleared him to return. After the NCAA denied an eligibility waiver, a judge issued a preliminary injunction allowing him to play. Grant-Foster has provided key contributions for Gonzaga, including a game-saving perimeter block and a 19-point performance.

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