Essien eventually joined his team on the bench during the second half of Saturday’s game after Old Dominion head athletic trainer Jason Mitchell and other medical personnel assisted in helping his breathing return to normal.

As the guard completed practice drills on Tuesday, another spark was visible. But, unfortunately, he must wait and refrain from participating in any live basketball action. The sophomore guard saw a cardiologist on Monday, but doctors have been unable to determine what caused him to pass out on Saturday, according to WTKR News 3.

Imo Essien collapses

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