Basketball player collapsed on the pitch and scared his teammates | VIDEO

Óscar Cabrera, a Dominican player who is part of the Cantbasket club, is under observation at the Valdecilla Hospital, after suffering a syncope during the EBA League game that the Cantabrian team played against CB Santurzi, which led to the suspension of the match in the absence of 2.49 minutes for the conclusion of the first quarter.

According to images that circulate on YouTube and social networks, the player vanished in the La Albericia pavilion when he was about to take off from the baseline and left the sports facility on a stretcher already conscious and showing his thumb up, receiving the applause of all the people present in the pavilion, according to Cantbasket in a statement.

Óscar Cabrera is under observation at the Marqués de Valdecilla University Hospital (HUMV), after performing different medical and analytical tests. Doctors have diagnosed that the player has suffered a syncope during the match and the usual protocols are being followed.

The Board of Directors of Cantbasket 04 Santander has thanked the “Quick and important intervention” the club’s doctor, Fernando Cortina; along with doctors Fermín and Noelia, parents of players from the Cantbasket 04 quarry, who were in the stands watching the game; in addition to the Urgencies and Emergencies 061 service of the Cantabrian Health Service.

Likewise, the Santander club appreciates the facilities provided by the Santurtzi SK Basketball Club to suspend the match, through its coaching staff led by Iñigo Núñez, and by the referees Francisco Javier Rodríguez and Luis Juli.

Cabrera is a 24-year-old athlete who was born in Santo Domingo. The 1.92 meter forward arrived in Spain in September for his first experience in Europe. Oscar’s career began at Daytona State College in the NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association). Later, in his native Dominican Republic, he was in Leones de Santo Domingo.

After that, the escort left his country to defend the colors of Pato Basquete from Brazil, then joined Fast Break from Colombia. Immediately, the athlete returned home to dress in the San Lázaro Jobo Bonito jacket. After an outstanding season, Cantbasket brought him in just a few months ago.