Basketball Australia confirms that Jock Landale underwent a MRI scan yesterday following his left ankle injury in the game vs South Sudan. Results have confirmed he sustained a lateral ankle ligament injury, and cleared him of any other significant concerns. <\/p>\n
Jock has been ruled out of the Boomers World Cup campaign, and will now return to Houston to commence his rehabilitation ahead of the NBA season.<\/p>\n
Coach Brian Goorjian says Landale\u2019s injury is a huge disappointment for Landale and the Boomers. <\/p>\n
“The team is really hurting for Jock. He’s a big part of the culture in this team and everybody loves him,” Goorjian said.<\/p>\n
“He was really excited about this, so it’s a real kick in the guts, but as far as our belief – that hasn’t waned.”<\/p>\n
The 12-man Boomers team has arrived in Japan and will play a warm-up game against France on Sunday in Tokyo (coverage on 9Network channels) and Georgia (August 22, Okinawa) before their first FIBA World Cup game against Finland in Okinawa on August 25. <\/p>\n
National Federations are required to confirm their 12-player teams to FIBA by August 23.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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