Julian Boyd’s LIU Brooklyn career over after third ACL tear
LIU Brooklyn was hoping to get Julian Boyd back any day now, but instead the 2012 Northeast Conference Player of the Year had his season cut short before it even started as he re-tore his ACL the day after Christmas, Blackbird head coach Jack Perri announced on Thursday.
“I feel so badly for Julian, he has worked tirelessly over the past year to rehabilitate his knee,” Perri said in a statement. “He was determined to make it back on the court in whatever capacity he could. He has such an incredible work ethic that you thought if anyone could do it, he could. I just can’t help but feel sick with all that he has gone through and had to deal with over his career. He is truly a special person and competitor that helped LIU Brooklyn basketball achieve unparalleled heights.”
Boyd initially injured the knee on Dec. 12, 2012 against Rice University. Somehow, the Blackbirds managed to win a third consecutive NEC title without him last year, but with Jamal Olaseweregraduated they were going to need Boyd to return strong to win a fourth. Unfortunately, Boyd had a setback this past July while rehabbing and would miss the start of the season with the hopes of returning this month.