Isaiah Austin's eye...or lack thereof

[ZJohnson]

Am I really late to this party?? I had no idea he had no right eye. Mad props to him for overcoming this disability.

Btw, if anyone didn't see the piece on him on SC you need to.

 

[CysRage]

I didn't know that either. That is extremely impressive because I'm sure his depth perception is a little off since he only uses one eye.

 

[Agclone91]

I saw the piece on it Saturday night on SC. Pretty impressive story.

 

[kilroy]

Im just as late, saw it yesterday. So many levels of incredible in over coming and playing BB!!

 

[Firefighter4Cy]

My wife asked me why he wore the glasses during the ISU/BU game and I thought it was to avoid getting poked in the eye since you see guys always losing contacts. Saw the piece and realized it was much more. Impressive that he is able to overcome that and play to that level still.

 

[2020cy]

Other than teammates and family, it wasn't really known to others until last Saturday. And nba people too, I guess. Might not be so cool for the students to chant "nice glasses".

 

[klamath632]

How in the hell is he able to play basketball? I am beyond impressed with this kid now.

 

[bawbie]

Wow, I had no idea. That's crazy.

 

[CapnCy]

Very impressive. I know we tease him some, but it seems his game is improving (3 ball especially)

Man, if I were him I'd wear an eye patch. Talk about future marketing potential.

 

[MaccloNe]

I play pickup ball with a guy with one eye. Really not a big deal according to him and he also wears glasses. Of course, every time he misses a shot he yells ARGH!

 

[1100011CS]

I didn't know that either. That is extremely impressive because I'm sure his depth perception is a little off since he only uses one eye.

I play pickup ball with a guy with one eye. Really

not a big deal

according to him and he also wears glasses. Of course, every time he misses a shot he yells ARGH!

maybe after a while you learn to compensate but damn, have you ever tried to do anything with one eye closed? Especially something that takes hand/eye coordination and depth perception. Impressive really.

 

[Cyclonepride]

I've read a lot about eye sight and stereoscopic vision as my son has strabismus which affects how the eyes work together. Very impressive that he can play at the level that he does.

 

[jay moe]

Incredible story, had no idea this was the case with him. Amazing he can play at the highest level without any problems.

 

[peteypie]

I didn't know that either. That is extremely impressive because I'm sure his depth perception is a little off since he only uses one eye.

That would explain the banked in 3 last night.eek: <-------Austin.

Too Soon?

 

[ZJohnson]

[video]http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=10312002&amp;ex_cid=sportscenter[/video]

For those who haven't seen this.

 

[agcy68]

My wife's cousin has had a glass eye since he was very young (he is now 40yo). I was in the same high school as he was and, besides, not tracking quite as well as his good eye, you would never know it. Played BB with him too...

 

[Mtowncyclone13]

makes me respect him.

 

[CyJack13]

17 posts in and no one has posted the Sloth from Goonies pic comparison yet? I'm disappointed.

 

[AirWalke]

What a game-changer. Feel bad for him, but he can sure play ball for not having any depth perception.

 

[cyatheart]

Always liked this kid anyway, will really be pulling for him now.