Sergio Scariolo: Garuba's injury not extremely serious, but timing raises concerns.
Spanish NT head coach Sergio Scariolo addressed the media following Spain's convincing 99-79 victory against Slovenia in Malaga.
He shed light on the unfortunate injury suffered by Usman Garuba during the friendly game, a mere 25 seconds after stepping onto the court. Oklahoma City Thunder big man sprained his right ankle, which sidelined him for the remainder of the game.
The full extent of Garuba's injury remains uncertain, as he is set to undergo a series of medical tests.
Scariolo wisely cautioned against premature speculation, stating, "Before the tests, it is mere speculation. While it doesn't appear extremely serious, the timing, so close to the start of the World Cup, is concerning. We must await the results within the next 24 hours for any definitive insight."
Turning the attention to the Spanish NT's roster, coach Scariolo indicated that Alberto Diaz and Juan Nunez would be the two point guards in the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup.
This decision comes in the wake of Ricky Rubio's absence, as he is putting a break in his sporting career to prioritize mental well-being.
Juan Nunez, a talented 19-year-old guard of Ulm, has stepped up to fill Rubio's shoes. Scariolo expressed his confidence in the player's capabilities, stressing, "Nunez will have to play. We are happy with him, and his teammates will have to support him. He is a player who is developing well, and, of course, he and Alberto Diaz are two players who will be on the squad that will play in the World Cup."
Support BasketNews so we could make even better content.
