What Happened
Arizona State University has initiated an independent review led by former Arizona Supreme Court chief justice Scott Bales regarding the collapse of hockey player Matthew Mayich. The 21-year-old athlete collapsed in August from exertional heat stroke during an outdoor workout held on the opening day of permitted NCAA activities. According to family attorney Rob Carey, Mayich suffered a loss of oxygen flow to his brain and is unlikely to recover. University officials outlined that Bales will examine planning, staffing, and policies for outdoor athletic events, with a targeted completion date in early December. While the Mayich family acknowledged Bales as a respected selection, they expressed dissatisfaction that the mandate omits direct accountability for why the workout proceeded under those conditions.
Key Details
- Scott Bales served on the Arizona Supreme Court from 2005 to 2019.
- The independent review is requested to be completed by early December.
- Matthew Mayich suffered exertional heat stroke during an August outdoor workout.
- The Mayich family stated the review fails to investigate direct responsibility and rule violations.
What's Next
Scott Bales is expected to deliver procedural recommendations and policy evaluations to Arizona State University by early December.