Basketballer Ben Simmons has pulled out of the FIBA World Cup and won’t play for the Boomers.
The news, announced by Basketball Australia on Friday, comes as the basketballer continues rehabilitation for an ongoing back injury that cut his 2022-2023 NBA season short.Credit:“Ben needs more time to focus on his rehab, and he looks forward to being part of the Boomers in the future. We wish Ben all the best in his recovery,” a Basketball Australia statement said.
He has not played for the national team in a decade, and was not named for the squad. However, in June,to attend selection camp on August 1.
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