[Mountaineer]

Duane,

I wouldn't give up on it yet. Sheeesh - I broke my ankle playing softball one summer and made it back that basketball season. This past year I ruptured my achilles tendon umpiring a softball game and as we speak, I am taking physical therapy. I have already gained full range of motion and am working on gaining strength so I can run. My doc and physical therapist assure me I'll be back for basketball season. Dude, you are much younger than I am - you can make it back. Worst case senario, you miss a season. Don't give up yet buddy, you can do it!