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Throughout the inordinate level of turbulence experienced by Evan Battey in a basketball career that already feels weathered beyond its years, his positive energy and an unflappable demeanor have been as impenetrable as the hulking shoulders sitting atop his sturdy 6-foot-8 frame.

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[Buffnik]

This is a great read.

Everyone at the Keg better be standing up to cheer for Batty when he takes the court for the first time this year. Special young man.

 

[Hunchback Quaker]

I'm not a super emotionally open person, but I might just cry if and when Battey and this team get to the tournament. He deserves all the success in the world, and with him and McKinley leading the team, who the hell is gonna stop the Buffs

 

[TDforTD]

It would be a great story no matter what, but Battey really seems like an incredible person. So much love gets posted on his twitter from athletes from his hometown and other CU scholarship athletes. A ton of people rooting for his comeback!

 

[buffgal]

Battey is a kid I would love to know personally, not just be cheering him on the court.

Here's to no more NCAA or health barriers getting in his way.

 

[FM-Buff]

Wow! What a read. I remember being very excited when Evan committed. But this is a whole different level. I want nothing but amazing things to happen to this kid. He is probably my favorite CU basketball player already without playing a minute.

 

[cu3x]

We all love Battey, and now you have another Buff you will want to succeed just as much: another great story:

http://www.buffzone.com/mensbasketball/ci_32247785/road-back-boulder-has-been-trying-one-former

(i'm hoping the poster who laughs at people who need oxygen support, won't be calling these guys 'punks' for needing monitors)

 

[cu3x]

and it should help the team, that each player is going to be very much aware of how short a career may be, of how you need to give it all, while you have the chance