Batemon out for season

Thursday, December 26, 2024

The Bullets are "actively evaluating the player market for an import replacement".

Brisbane Bullets star point guard James Batemon has been ruled out for the season with a hamstring injury.

Batemon suffered the injury during Brisbane’s victory over the Cairns Taipans last Friday night.

“James has been key in our growth this season, both on and off the court,” coach Justin Schueller said.

“We’ll regroup, adapt, and continue to push towards our goals.”

Bullets CEO Malcolm Watts said the club is already looking for an import replacement player to fill Batemon’s absence.

“James has been an integral part of our success this season, bringing leadership, energy, and exceptional playmaking ability to the court,” Watts said.

“It’s always difficult to see a player sidelined, especially ones as dedicated as James. However, we are confident in our squad’s resilience and are actively evaluating the player market for an import replacement who can help us maintain our momentum.”