Carl Wheatle Ruled Out of EuroBasket 2017
Carl Wheatle has been ruled out of GB’s upcoming EuroBasket 2017 campaign with a knee injury, it has been confirmed.
The 19-year-old made his GB Senior debut last month and was set for a second major tournament of the summer having helped the Under-20s earn promotion.
However, Wheatle sustained a tournament-ending knee injury in GB’s recent victory over Hungary on Thursday.
Unfortunately I’ll be unable to participate at Eurobasket due to a knee injury. Thankful for the opportunity to represent my country.. (1/2)
— CW (@CWheatle57) August 26, 2017
… it’s been a blessing and a honour. Best of luck to the team as they head off for Eurobasket!! 🏀🇬🇧 @gbbasketball (2/2)
— CW (@CWheatle57) August 26, 2017
British Basketball announced that a replacement is to be confirmed.
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