Official Statement by University of Illinois Director of Athletics Ron Guenther:

“Late Monday evening, men’s basketball players Jamar Smith and Brian Carlwell were involved in a car accident near the 2000 block of South First Street in Champaign. The car Jamar was driving crossed the center lane and hit a tree. Brian was taken to Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana where he was admitted in critical condition with a severe concussion. His condition has since been upgraded to serious. Jamar also suffered a concussion and was treated and released from the hospital.

“Certainly, our thoughts are on the health and recovery of our two student-athletes, and in supporting Coach Weber and our basketball program. We will issue any updates should there be a change in the condition of the two players.”

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