Injury sidelines Dinos Mitoglou, excluding him from 2023 FIBA World Cup participation
Mitoglou, rendering him unable to participate in the much-anticipated 2023 FIBA World Cup, despite his initial inclusion in the final 12-man roster.
The Greek Basketball Federation revealed that Mitoglou sustained a fissure fracture in the little finger of his left hand, which has incapacitated him from playing at his full potential.
Injury Strikes Down World Cup Aspirations
Konstantinos Mitoglou, a 27-year-old forward, had been poised for a triumphant return to the basketball court, but fate had other plans. An unfortunate fracture in the fifth digit of his left hand has officially ruled him out of contention for the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
The Hellenic Basketball Federation's announcement made just one day ahead of the tournament's commencement at the Mall of Asia Arena against Jordan, cast a shadow over Mitoglou's aspirations.
A Missed Opportunity and a Hasty Return
The injury, sustained during a practice session, cut short Mitoglou's stay in the Philippines. He now embarks on a journey back to Greece to prioritize his recovery, aiming to reclaim his prowess ahead of the 2023-24 club season. His recent reinstatement to the court followed a reduction in the suspension related to his involvement in a doping scandal.
Unwavering Roster Despite Setback
The 12-man roster, previously heralding the anticipated participation of Mitoglou, remains unaltered. Under the guidance of coach Dimitris Itoudis, the Greek team must contend with the absence of Mitoglou.
The roster, which now forges ahead without him, comprises players including Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Lefteris Bochoridis, Manolis Hatzidakis, Giannoulis Larentzakis, Michalis Lountzis, Dimitris Moraitis, Giorgos Papagiannis, Kostas Papanikolaou, Ioannis Papapetrou, Nikos
