My thoughts and prayers are with Patrick McCaffery, his mother Margaret and his father Fran. Fran McCaffery, Iowa's basketball coach, issued a statement today in Iowa City saying that Patrick has a tumor on his thyroid. Fran McCaffery's statement was emailed to me by Matt Weitzel of Iowa's sports information staff. The statement from Fran McCaffery: “Last week it was discovered that our son, Patrick, has a tumor on his thyroid. Patrick is currently undergoing tests and is scheduled to undergo surgery next Wednesday, March 19, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. Once the mass is removed, additional tests will determine a further course of action. I was made aware of Patrick’s condition prior to traveling to East Lansing, Michigan, last Wednesday. Margaret and I notified our players and staff of Patrick’s health issue after a biopsy was done on Monday. We appreciate your concern and ask that you respect our family’s privacy as we address Patrick’s health.”