April Wikstrom

Physician Assistant UNC Orthopedics, Mom of the best two kids and dog in town

[April Wikstrom @AprilWikstrom]

@CrownedPrinceHC

[CBS Sports College Basketball 🏀 @CBSSportsCBB]

Seth Trimble has used his NIL money for something sweet: becoming an ice cream shop owner.

The @UNC_Basketball star gives @jjones9 a tour around his store and talks about how he manages being a student-athlete and business owner.

[InAllKindsOfWeather.com @AllKindsWeather]

Let’s talk about Micah Handlogten.

We all saw the distressing sight of him as he suffered one of the nastiest injuries I’ve ever seen. 99.99% of us will never know that type of misery. All we could do was pray.

By “pray”, I mean pray he’d *walk* again. I never thought he’d play basketball again. And I thought that if by some chance I was wrong and he did, it would be for another team, as Florida would make a logical business decision to not count on him.

Fast forward through the next eleven months. Why fast forward through them and not shine a light on Micah’s grueling and exhausting recovery process? Because Micah put in the work at a level that most human beings cannot even begin to comprehend. He did what very few people on this earth are wired to do. And thus we cannot pretend to relate to the journey he went through to get back out there— never mind in the 2024-25 season, but just ever again, period. We can only respect it. 🫡

So with that block of time in the rear view mirror now and Micah able to at least adequately use that leg again, he faced a decision as Alex Condon suddenly went down against Mississippi State: give up the redshirt year and provide that extra big presence for a handful of games to replace Condon’s so Florida wouldn’t just lose that interior presence, or preserve the year of eligibility and give himself more time to fully heal.

Micah, of course, made the decision that required the sacrifice. The selfless choice. The team-first choice.

And now Micah isn’t just merely a national champion; he was one of those who played in that national championship game. Sure, everyone on that roster contributed to it because they push the starters in practice every day— that cannot be lost— but Micah saw live action in the most pivotal moments that helped decide that championship. He didn’t just have a hand in it; he was one of the eight players on the floor that night who carried Florida to it.

I could thank Micah for his toughness. For his perseverance. For his selflessness. Or even for his natural height advantage 😂

I’m not going to do any of that though.

Instead, I’m going to thank him for being a Gator hero. His contributions to the box scores may not match those of Thomas Haugh or Walter Clayton, but his legacy is one that’s just as unforgettable. Because these are the kinds of stories you tell your children about and reminisce about in rocking chairs on your porch with some beers and some buddies.

And that legacy isn’t done being written yet.

I personally don’t think it’s fair for one person to speak on behalf of an entire fanbase, but I’m going to make an exception here.

@MHandlogten, you have the eternal respect, admiration, and appreciation from #GatorNation. Thank you for all the memories you’ve made here. Now go make a few more. 🐊👑

[Carolina Hurricanes @Canes]

Happy Sunday 🙌

RT for your chance to win a signed puck from the #Canes player of your choice.

[April Wikstrom @AprilWikstrom]

@Gatorbonedoc @AllKindsWeather @Jennife95472375 The younger picture of him looks like Welles!

[April Wikstrom @AprilWikstrom]

@TGuentherPE @DDEDolphins Such a great day. Thank you for all your hard work to make this so much fun for the kids (and parents!)

[Jones Angell @JonesAngell]

Just imagine being Mark & Aimee Maye tonight. One son is about to get drafted near the top of the NFL Draft and your other three sons (all accomplished athletes, as well) are there to support him. What a proud moment for a tremendous family.

[April Wikstrom @AprilWikstrom]

@Canes Burns!

[April Wikstrom @AprilWikstrom]

@Gatorbonedoc Unbelievable

[April Wikstrom @AprilWikstrom]

@GreatDayTarHeel He has passed away, but our families first golden retriever was named Franklin after Franklin street. He was able to take a walk along his name sake before he died 🩵

[April Wikstrom @AprilWikstrom]

So sad to hear of the passing of a true Tarheel legend and a true gentle giant. He spent so much time raising money for children’s cancer and spending time with those children. He fought his own cancer fight with grace and determination 🩵🩵🩵

[Taylor Vippolis @tvippolis]

Erin Matson. Four national championships as a player and another added to the collection in her first year as the youngest head coach in NCAA history. All she does is win. 🐐🏆

[April Wikstrom @AprilWikstrom]

@Gatorbonedoc @FloridaGators @GatorsFB @TMobile Me too! Get goosebumps every single time I see the clip 🐊 🏈

[Carolina Football @UNCFootball]

The moment @DevontezWalker found out he’s eligible 💙🐏

#CarolinaFootball 🏈 #UNCommon

[Albert @AlbertGator]

I may be biased, but this is still the best commercial I’ve ever seen

[Jones Angell @JonesAngell]

“You can’t say you’re about helping kids and then show a total disregard for the kids you’re supposed to be helping.”

[April Wikstrom @AprilWikstrom]

@Gatorbonedoc @GatorsFB I was sitting in that end zone and still get chills every time I see the clip 🐊 🏈

[April Wikstrom @AprilWikstrom]

@Gatorbonedoc @generalorthomd Yesssss way too often!

[Carolina Hurricanes @Canes]

The moment Raleighwood went WILD 🔊

[ESPN @espn]

IT'S TIME FOR PLAYOFF HOCKEY‼️

📺: Islanders-Hurricanes on ESPN2