Fenerbahce's Scottie Wilbekin has undergone surgery following a severe injury in the EuroLeague opener against Olympiacos. The American guard now faces a long rehabilitation process before returning to court

Credit: Dainius Lukšta
Credit Dainius Lukšta

Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul has confirmed that their guard, Scottie Wilbekin, underwent surgery after suffering an ACL tear during the team's EuroLeague opener against Olympiacos Piraeus.

Fenerbahce released a statement confirming that he underwent a successful operation on his right knee.

The club expressed their wishes for Wilbekin's swift recovery and emphasized their hope that he will regain his health quickly to return to the team.

Now Wilbekin begins the road to recovery following the operation.

The 31-year-old guard has a high chance he will have to miss the entire season.

Fenerbahce now holds a 2-1 record in the EuroLeague after suffering a defeat to Crvena Zvezda MeridianBet.

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