Every athlete\u2019s worst nightmare is getting an enlarged heart. This is exactly what happened to college basketball player Daeshaun Credit. One night while sleeping Daeshaun woke out of his sleep because of chest pains. Leaving him confused and scared about what was going on. Various test and an X-ray let doctors know Daeshaun\u2019s heart was not a standard size. His dream of playing college basketball was put on halt until his heart was back to a normal size.<\/p>\n
Credit has been playing basketball since he was three years old. His parents noticed his passion for basketball. At the age of seven, they enrolled him in an Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball team. While on the team, Credit won various trophies and awards. When he was 15, his team won the national championship. Credit spent a total of 12 years playing AAU. He also dominated the court at Thornton Township. While in high school he averaged five steals, four rebounds, and four assists per game. All he wanted to do in life was to get recognition and play the sport he loves.<\/p>\n
He began playing basketball at Concordia University Chicago in 2015. As a freshman, Credit pulled the weight of the team by playing on the junior varsity and varsity teams. While he had a great first year, this surprise hit him his sophomore year. Not only was he scared was having an enlarged heart, he was also scared about how he would tell his team. Being very involved in games and outside activities, he felt like he was letting them down. Coach Rogers was devastated to hear this news but was supportive nonetheless. Credit later told his teammates what happened, who were also supportive. One teammate shared a story about how his friend had an enlarged heart and could not play basketball again. After hearing this, Credit became worried and started to lose hope.<\/p>\n
With the support of family and friends, Credit was able to persevere. While it was hard for him to watch his teammates play without him, he had to take a break from basketball. For the next ten weeks, Credit had to take medicine and avoid strenuous physical activity. During one of his checkups, he received great news. His heart was back to a normal size, and he would be able to play basketball again. With excitement, he told his coach and teammates that he was back. They were excited and were ready to play as a team again.<\/p>\n
Now a Junior, Credit is well and healthy. While the season has not started yet, he still attends open gym and goes on team runs.\u00a0 Unfortunately, he still has a chance of developing an enlarged heart again. While he’s afraid it might happen again, he chooses to live his life to the fullest. He also motivates his teammates to do the same. Credit mentors and provides a helping hand to new freshman on the team. Credit\u2019s love for basketball will never die.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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