Iowa’s Patrick McCaffery taking leave to address his anxiety

IOWA CITY, Iowa – Iowa’s Patrick McCaffery will take an indefinite go away of absence to deal with a psychological well being subject, the athletic division introduced Tuesday.

McCaffery, son of head coach Fran McCaffery, stated in a press release he has been battling anxiousness and that it has reached the purpose the place it inhibits his preparation and efficiency.

“It’s not truthful to myself or teammates to be on the court docket when I’m not myself,” he stated. “The anxiousness has affected my sleep, urge for food, and stamina, which has resulted in not having the vitality degree essential to compete at my full capabilities.”

Patrick McCaffery has began all 14 video games and is the Hawkeyes’ third-leading scorer, averaging 12.8 factors per sport. He struggled the previous two video games, taking pictures 2 for 15 from the sphere and scoring a mixed eight factors in losses to Nebraska and Penn State.

“It could be two video games, it might be 4 video games, it might be extra, however I’ll return once I really feel like myself,” the fourth-year ahead stated.

McCaffery stated the go away of absence is just not associated to his previous battle with most cancers. He was 13 when he was handled for thyroid most cancers. He had two surgical procedures and was declared cancer-free three months after his analysis.

McCaffery stated in an interview final month that the removing of his thyroid brought on metabolic adjustments requiring him to pay shut consideration to his diet and sleep habits.

Fran McCaffery stated the results of his son’s anxiousness have change into extra noticeable on and off the court docket the previous couple weeks.

“All of us admire his braveness and willingness to be open about this wrestle and we hope others know that they don’t seem to be alone,” the coach stated. “We can be with him each step of the way in which.”

Iowa (8-6, 0-3 Massive Ten) performs at house Thursday in opposition to No. 15 Indiana.

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