VIDEO: Vermont's Josh Speidel Fulfills Dream and Scores Basket on Senior Night After Traumatic Accident
Josh Speidel was an incredible basketball player in high school, averaging over 25 points and nine rebounds a game, and committing to play for the University of Vermont. However, during his senior year of high school, Speidel was a victim of a horrific car accident that left him fighting for his life and ultimately limiting his ability to walk. Finally, on Tuesday night, Speidel was able to achieve what he always dreamed of: scoring in a college basketball game.
Here’s the best thing you’ll see tonight.
— Matt Norlander (@MattNorlander) March 4, 2020
Vermont senior Josh Speidel gets the first start of his career and the first points of his career.
Speidel was a highly touted UVM recruit before a car accident in high school left him in a coma. Incredible story in Burlington. pic.twitter.com/kWInlKqFZF
What an incredible display by both teams. Kudos to the University of Albany for their display of kindness for letting Speidel score.
To see just how good Speidel was in high school, watch this highlight video below of him at the Adidas camp. He would've made a big impact in Burlington.
As we saw in the game, some things are just bigger than basketball, and thankfully Vermont and Albany recognized that.