Iowa City, Iowa – Iowa basketball junior forward Patrick McCaffery will be taking a leave of absence from the team to address his concerns, the school said in a press release on Tuesday.
“I have been battling anxiety for some time, which has recently reached a peak and has been hampering my preparation and performance on the court,” McCaffery said in a release. It’s not me. Anxiety affected my sleep, appetite, and stamina, resulting in me not getting the energy levels I needed to reach my full potential.
“My struggle with anxiety affects every aspect of my well-being and makes it incredibly difficult to function properly. takes an indefinite leave of absence to deal with his situation. It has nothing to do with my cancer battle.”
McCaffery (6-9, 210) ranks third with the Hawkeyes in scoring (12.8 points per game) and rebounding (4.8 rebounds per game). His 21 3-pointers this season are his second-most on the team.
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“Patrick is one of millions of people who battle anxiety every day,” said his father, Iowa State head coach Fran McCaffery. Patrick is working through this with the full support of his family, coaches, teammates and administration.
“We all salute his courage and willingness to speak up about this struggle. We hope others will know they are not alone. We are with him every step of the way.”
Patrick McCaffrey beat thyroid cancer when he was in middle school. He has overcome health problems caused by the disease, particularly stamina and weight gain, since the disease was in remission. died of cancer in
