Kevin Ware suffered one of the most gruesome injuries in the history of live sports television, but the Louisville Cardinals star has not let it keep him down and he is inspiring his team as they prepare to play the Wichita State Shockers in the Final Four in Atlanta at the Georgia Dome.
According to the Associated Press, Ware has been making the rounds and has been full of life since his injury and he joined the "Late Show with David Letterman" on Thursday to do the Top 10 list and also to throw his hat into the Jay Leno situation. Ware was hurt against Duke while trying to block a shot and broke his leg in a gruesome way for everyone to see.
Ware spoke with Letterman and after the 85-63 win the Cardinals are now poised to make to the national championship game. Ware had surgery on his leg on Sunday after the game and he will be joining his team in his hometown of Atlanta for the Final Four.
Here's the fill Top Ten List, which was the Top 10 List of "Thoughts going through Kevin Ware's mind" after he broke his leg:
10. "What was that loud cracking sound?"
9. "I hope this doesn't leave a bruise."
8. "Hey look, my tibia!"
7. "Ouch."
6. "Did it go in?"
5. "Oh boy, hospital food."
4. "Tape it up, Coach, I'm staying in."
3. "They fired Leno?"
2. "Heat then ice? Or ice then heat?"
1. "At least my bracket's not busted."