Hall heart condition threatened to end his college basketball career in 2007 . The condition caused neurocardiogenic syncope , a loss of consciousness . After playing at six junior colleges , Ohio State picked him up before junior season . Hall 's six blocked shots instrumental in Ohio State ' upset of No . 2-seeded Wichita State .
Carl Hall 's heart condition threatened to end his college basketball career in 2007 . The condition caused neurocardiogenic syncope , a loss of consciousness . After playing at two junior colleges , Wichita State picked him up before junior season . Hall 's six blocked shots instrumental in Shockers ' upset of No . 2-seeded Ohio State .