Coach Ballard Injured in Topeka Crash | Durham News

Washburn University’s beloved head basketball coach, Brett Ballard, suffered serious injuries in a crash outside Topeka on August 4 — the only person in his truck at the time. A veteran coach since 2017, he’s led Washburn to six NCAA Tournaments and previously served on staffs at Wake Forest, Tulsa, and KU during their 2008 title run. The university has asked for privacy as Ballard, his wife Kelly, and their three kids heal, but the outpouring of support from the basketball world has been overwhelming — coaches, media, and fans are rallying behind him, praising his toughness and resilience. Updates will come from Washburn when appropriate. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c7a6f3f17e69eadb