​TOPEKA (KSNT) – 27 News has received a statement from Washburn President JuliAnn Mazachek regarding Men’s Basketball Head Coach Brett Ballard.“The Ballard family would like to extend our gratitude to the first responders and medical staff at Stormont Vail for caring for Brett. We sincerely appreciate the outpouring of love and support from friends, family, and the community. Your prayers are felt and are making a difference.After suffering a medical incident, Brett is receiving the care he needs and is expected to make a full recovery.We are truly grateful for all the support shown to our family.“For more sports news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here.Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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