Adelaide 36ers player Ben Griscti in stable condition after backboard injury in Canberra
The NBL is investigating a training mishap that resulted in an Adelaide 36ers player being hospitalised after a backboard collapsed.
Multiple outlets reported that Ben Griscti, whose team were training Canberra’s AIS Arena as part of the league’s pre-season tournament, was injured when a backboard fell on him.
Griscti is in a stable condition, having been taken to a nearby hospital in an ambulance.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.“The National Basketball League (NBL) is aware of a training incident involving Adelaide 36ers’ player, Benjamin Griscti,” the league said in a statement.
“The circumstances surrounding the incident will be investigated.
“The NBL advises that currently, Blitz (pre-season) games scheduled for 30th August will continue.”
Griscti, a 23-year-old South Australian product, made his NBL debut in 2024-25.
The NBL’s pre-season competition wraps up in Canberra on Sunday, with the season proper to begin on September 18.
Originally published on AAP
