Jeremy Sochan will miss EuroBasket resulting from a calf harm, the Polish Basketball Federation introduced on Sunday. Sochan’s harm is not anticipated to price him any NBA time with the San Antonio Spurs, nevertheless it was determined he’d be finest to return to San Antonio to start rehabbing the harm.
“We did the required checks for Jeremy. The harm shouldn’t be critical, however there are lower than three weeks left till EuroBasket,” stated Lukasz Koszarek, director of the Polish nationwide group. “That is little or no time. Jeremy is an important a part of our group, he has nice contact with all of the gamers and employees and we’re very sorry that his journey with the nationwide group ends so shortly this summer time.”
Spurs GM Brian Wright stated “Within the face of the harm, Jeremy acquired skilled assist in Poland. Cooperation with the employees and administration of the Polish nationwide group has all the time been exemplary. On this state of affairs, nevertheless, the most suitable choice is for Jeremy to return to San Antonio.”
Sochan expressed his disappointment at lacking this summer time’s EuroBasket event.
“I’m very disillusioned, however resulting from a calf muscle harm, sadly, I will be unable to play for Polish at this yr’s EuroBasket,” Sochan stated. “I’ve been working laborious for this over the previous couple of months, and the time I skilled and performed with the nationwide group was wonderful. It’s a particular group and I actually loved being part of this group. Luckily, the medical doctors predict that I will likely be absolutely wholesome by the point the beginning of the preparation camp earlier than the upcoming NBA season. I need to thank my teammates, coaches and the entire employees, particularly the followers in Poland, for his or her help. I admire it very a lot and know that though I will be unable to be with you, I’ll help Poland with all my coronary heart.”
