Jayson Castro’s MRI shows ‘no structural damage’

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Jayson Castro’s MRI shows ‘no structural damage’
MRIs revealed that the injuries to Gilas Pilipinas' Jayson Castro and Paul Lee were not as severe as initially feared with both listed as 'day-to-day'

MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas supporters can breathe easier after assistant coach Josh Reyes released positive news about point guard Jayson Castro’s injury. 

“For all those who are asking. MRI revealed no structural damage. Whew!,” said Reyes in a post on his Instagram page.

The 28-year-old Castro, known as “The Blur,” pulled up short while receiving an inbounds pass during the third quarter of Wednesday’s tuneup defeat against the Basque national team in Spain. After losing his footing on a wet spot, Castro slumped to his hands and knees before being helped off the court by Beau Belga. He did not return to the game.

The photo attached to the post shows Castro’s left foot in a cast, with Reyes adding that there was still swelling in his Achilles tendon but that his status is listed as “day-to-day.”

 

The Pampanga-born Castro, who plays for the Talk ‘N Text Tropang Texters in the Philippine Basketball Association, is counted on being a primary scoring force for the Philippine National Basketball Team, having starred in the country’s FIBA Asia Championship campaign last year and being named to the tournament’s Mythical Team.

Rain or Shine Elasto Painter Paul Lee, meanwhile, is also listed as day-to-day after sustaining a hip injury during a game against Australia on Sunday, August 17. Lee has not played since then. Naturalized NBA veteran Andray Blatche also left that game momentarily after hurting his ankle but returned shortly after.

Calls to Gilas head coach Chot Reyes and team manager Aboy Castro were not returned by time of press. 

Gilas will wrap up their preparations for the FIBA World Cup that begins August 30 with several tuneups, beginning with Angola on Friday morning Philippine time, the Dominican Republic on Monday and Egypt on Tuesday. PhilStar reports that a game against Mexico scheduled for Sunday was canceled.

Gilas will be competing in the FIBA World Cup for the first time since 1978. They will play in Group B, which includes Senegal, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Greece and Croatia. – Rappler.com


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