Major McDowell-White setback

Saturday, November 18, 2023

New Zealand has suffered another big injury blow.

New Zealand Breakers star William McDowell-White is estimated to miss the next six weeks with a fractured fibula.

McDowell-White suffered the injury during the Breakers’ 97-92 win over the Tasmania JackJumpers on Thursday night.

It is another blow to Mody Maor’s 3-6 squad, who are still missing import Zylan Cheatham with a foot injury.

The 25-year-old McDowell-White has had a disrupted campaign, after a hand injury forced him to miss the start of the season. The latest setback will likely see him be out until at least after Christmas.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Injury update.<br><br>Not the news we were hoping for out of Breakers camp - but wishing Will a speedy recovery ?<br><br>Estimated 6 weeks, Alex McNaught will take his place in the roster this weekend. <a href="https://t.co/LUI2EFndZT">pic.twitter.com/LUI2EFndZT</a></p>— BNZ Breakers (@NZBreakers) <a href="https://twitter.com/NZBreakers/status/1725371013834436818?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The in-demand free agent re-signed with the Breakers during the off-season but has averaged just 9.3 points, 4.8 assists and 3.5 rebounds this season.

He was moved to the bench in Rounds 6 and 7, but returned to the starting line-up against Tasmania.

Alex McNaught will take his place on the active roster.