Louisville head coach Jeff Walz didn’t hesitate to help Iowa commit Ava Jones

SEATTLE, Washington (KCRG) – Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder says Jeff Walz’s actions converse volumes about his character.

Iowa commit Ava Jones and her household have been injured after being struck by a automobile in Louisville. The household was in Louisville for an AAU event.

Ava suffered a traumatic mind damage, torn ligaments in each knees and a shoulder damage. Her mom, Amy suffered a mind damage and broke greater than 20 bones; her father, Trey, died from his accidents.

Lisa Bluder and Jeff Walz related.

“I reached out to Jeff and (he) supplied a automobile for the household to make use of, and it was at no expense, and it was fast. It was not even a thought,” Bluder stated. “I simply assume he’s a extremely good man. That speaks volumes about an individual after they’re serving to you once you’re in want like that.”

“It took one telephone name to our boosters and it was a executed deal. Don’t worry about it,” Walz stated. “It’s what our basketball neighborhood is all about.”

Louisville and Iowa will tip off Sunday at 8 p.m. on ESPN.

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