Overview

• Adelaide 36ers forward Ben Griscti was struck when a hoop structure fell during a pre-game shootaround at AIS Arena in Canberra.
• A teammate’s dunk attempt caused the backboard to give way, according to club confirmation reported by ABC.
• The NBL said Griscti is stable in hospital and stated that the circumstances of the incident will be investigated.
• The league advised that scheduled Blitz games on August 30 would proceed as planned.
• ESPN reported he initially had limited feeling in his right arm before regaining sensation and was later treated for neck soreness after a multi-hour wait for an ambulance, and he was able to stand and walk when it arrived.