The 18-year-old Next-Star development product injured his foot playing for the Illawarra Hawks and won't rehabilitate before the season finishes.

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18 Feb: Bittersweet injury news for the Breakers ahead of their final regular season Australian basketball league game

17 Feb: Three Breakers players have been nominated for awards in the Australian basketball league gongs

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