Santa Clara sophomore center Scott Thompson will take a leave of absence due to a heart condition that has prevented him from participating in preseason activities and that likely won’t allow him to play at all this year, according to a university release.
The 7-foot, 245-pound Thompson averaged 0.9 points and 0.8 rebounds per game in 26 games last season.
“It’s the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make, but when it comes to my health, it’s a most important decision,” he said.
