PROVO — During a practice last September, BYU forward Gavin Baxter endured a painful and major shoulder injury.
Then came surgery and weeks of grueling rehab.
Almost everybody figured that Baxter would take a redshirt year and fully recover and prepare for the 2020-21 basketball campaign.
But as he watched his teammates exceed expectations and put together a special season, and as the doctor cleared him to compete again, Baxter examined the possibilities and faced a crucial decision.
Should he return to the court?
Baxter discussed the decision with his family and coach Mark Pope, among others.