FIBA Basketball

    BRA - Splitter not seriously injured

    VITORIA (FIBA World Championship) - Brazil international Tiago Splitter will be fit in time for the FIBA World Championship after another series of tests have shown the shoulder injury he suffered at the weekend is not serious

    VITORIA (FIBA World Championship) - Brazil international Tiago Splitter will be fit in time for the FIBA World Championship after another series of tests have shown the shoulder injury he suffered at the weekend is not serious.

    The Tau Ceramica center sustained the injury in last week's Euroleague semi-final defeat against Maccabi Tel Aviv in Prague, but the 21-year-old is only expected to miss two weeks.

    "The second test done on Splitter has ruled out a torn tendon in his shoulder," said a statement from the club. "It's possible that Splitter will return to play in time for the ACB play-offs that begin on May 19."

    Splitter will miss the remaining four regular-season games. The good news for Tau is that Luis Scola will be available for Wednesday's league clash at Etosa Alicante.

    The Argentina international returned on Monday to Vitoria after remaining in Prague with his father Mario, who was hospitalised on Saturday having suffered a coronary problem.

    Unicaja Malaga are first in the ACB standings with 23 wins and eight defeats. Barcelona (22-8) and Tau (21-9) are second and third, but each have a game in hand.

    The FIBA World Championship in Japan tips off in August and both Splitter and Scola are expected to take part.

    By PA Sport
    Join for an enhanced experience and custom features
    Register Now
    Social Media
    FIBA Partners
    Global Supplier
    © Copyright FIBA All rights reserved. No portion of FIBA.basketball may be duplicated, redistributed or manipulated in any form. By accessing FIBA.basketball pages, you agree to abide by FIBA.basketball terms and conditions