Andorra PG Rafa Luz Out Weeks with Recurring Pubic Bone Injury
MoraBanc Andorra's backcourt suffers a major setback as Rafa Luz is sidelined for several weeks due to a pubic bone injury, forcing coach Žan Tabak to rely on limited options ahead of key Liga Endesa matches.
Key Points
- 34-year-old Brazilian point guard diagnosed with pubalgia after playing 11 minutes in season opener.
- Injury recurrence follows four fitness issues last season; return depends on recovery progress.
- Coach Žan Tabak turns to James Akinjo and Rati Andronikashvili at point guard.
- Luz misses Saturday's away game vs. Unicaja Málaga; Cam McGriff doubtful with sciatica.
MoraBanc Andorra point guard Rafa Luz faces several weeks out with a pubic bone injury, leaving coach Žan Tabak with limited backcourt options.
The club confirmed the 34-year-old Brazilian player's pubalgia diagnosis, which occurred after he played just one official match this season. Luz featured for 11 minutes against Monbus Obradoiro in the Liga Endesa opener, where he provided three assists but no points. A medical statement noted the injury will keep him sidelined for some weeks, with his return to group training dictated by recovery progress.
His absence marks a recurrence of fitness issues, following four injuries last season. Tabak now relies primarily on James Akinjo and temporary signing Rati Andronikashvili at point guard, excluding young Luka Bottiroli, who fills a developmental role similar to Aaron Ganal's previously.
The team cannot count on Luz for Saturday's 19:00 away game at Martín Carpena against Unicaja Málaga, where Andronikashvili becomes available after resolving paperwork delays. Forward Cam McGriff remains a doubt with sciatica.
Club officials have not detailed an exact timeline or number of games missed, emphasizing the injury's evolution. The early blow underscores a perceived lack of a clear playmaker in Jordi Ardèvol's new project.
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