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Old Dominion University announced on Thursday that their men’s basketball coach, Jeff Jones, had been hospitalized in Honolulu after suffering a heart attack. The 63-year-old coach is said to be “resting comfortably and expecting a full recovery” was admitted to a hospital in Honolulu, where Old Dominion lost to TCU, 111-87, in the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic. Jones will be held for observation for the next 48-72 hours, during which assistant coach Kieran Donohue will act as the team’s interim head coach for the remainder of the tournament.
In a statement, the university expressed gratitude to the medical team at the Honolulu Straub Medical Center, along with ODU Associate Head Athletic Trainer Jason Mitchell, for their prompt care and medical expertise. The team also extended their thanks to Dr. Brandon Itagaki for the care provided.
The news comes as the Old Dominion men’s basketball team is currently participating in the Diamond Head Classic. The team opened the tournament with a game against TCU, which resulted in a 111-87 loss for the Monarchs. Despite the setback, the focus has shifted to the well-being of Coach Jeff Jones, who is expected to be held for observation for the next two to three days as he recovers from the heart attack.
Jeff Jones’ absence means that Assistant Kieran Donohue will continue to fulfill the role of interim coach for the remainder of the tournament. The team and the university community are undoubtedly rallying around Jones and wishing him a swift and full recovery.
The news of Jones’ hospitalization has undoubtedly cast a shadow over Old Dominion’s participation in the tournament, but his health is the top priority for the university and the basketball program. Old Dominion expressed confidence in Jones’ recovery and looks forward to his return to full health in the near future.
The Old Dominion community and basketball fans alike are undoubtedly sending well wishes and support to Coach Jeff Jones as he embarks on his road to recovery.
