Isaiah Austin Cleared to Play Basketball: Latest Details and Reaction

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Former Baylor Bears center Isaiah Austin was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome—a rare genetic heart disorder—prior to the 2014 NBA draft, and his basketball career looked as though it had come to a premature end just when it was slated to take off.

But on Wednesday, Austin revealed in a video for Cassy Athena’s Thru The Lens that he has been cleared to play the sport that brought him into the national spotlight following consultation with doctors:

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Austin confirmed in the video that he’s been deemed stable and plans on pursuing his dream after more than two years away from the game he loves.

The 23-year-old was diagnosed shortly …

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