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Teen Basketball Star Survives Aortic Dissection | Fresno News
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- Jul 16, 2026
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- 91
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Summary
A 18-year-old college basketball player, Jackson Scarborough, was saved from certain death after collapsing during practice with chest pain and breathing trouble. Diagnosed with a life-threatening aortic dissection, he underwent a grueling nine-hour surgery — all thanks to his coach and trainer who spotted the warning signs and acted fast. His mother called it a miracle, crediting the quick response that bought him critical time. After a harrowing recovery — waking up, regaining movement, and his first words were to his twin sister — Jackson is now in rehab, hopeful to return to the court. The community has rallied around him with a GoFundMe to help his family through this tough time. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0d55f8d436a2ae1e