Injury Update: Star duo in doubt for clash with Kings
23 Apr 2021
1
min read


Two of the Illawarra Hawks biggest stars are in doubt for tomorrow night's massive home game with the Sydney Kings.
'Next Star' Justinian Jessup and Hawks marquee player Deng Adel will both have to pass fitness tests to take their place in tomorrow night's ANZAC Day Eve clash with the Kings at the WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong.
Adel failed to finish the side's last game with Melbourne United after injuring his groin, while Jessup is also dealing with a leg issue.
Coach Brian Goorjian said he was hopeful both men will be passed fit to play.
"They are two important pieces for us. They've both been involved in practice this week and we'll put them through their paces tomorrow to see if they can get up for tomorrow night's match with an in-form Sydney team," Goorjian said.
"The Kings come into our building confident and in pretty good shape after their big win over the Phoenix on Thursday night. They're all important games for us at this stage of the season but this one has some extra spice, it's Sydney, it's at home, it's the big brother against the little brother. Bring it on," Goorjian said.
Big man Cam Bairstow will miss his fifth straight game with a lower leg issue. There is currently no timetable for his return.
Doors open tomorrow night at 7pm and at 7:30pm the Illawarra Hawks 2000/01 NBL championship team will be honoured to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the club's first and only NBL title.
Tip off between the Hawks and Kings is at 8pm.
Tickets available HERE.


5 Feb
It’s fitting that Justin Tatum made history with the Hawks in New Zealand

5 Feb
FRIDAY NIGHT'S CLASH WITH THE SYDNEY KINGS IS SOLD OUT!

5 Feb
There’s not a single player within Tatum's remit who’s not playing career-best basketball.

30 Jan
The Hawks all-but sealed top spot on the ladder

25 Jan
Hawks own ‘Uncle Phil’ awarded an Order of Australia.

23 Jan
Hot Toddy shines at the pointy end

23 Jan
Justin Tatum Notches Up 50th Game as Hawks Head Coach

21 Jan
Catch up on Monday Nights clash against the Brisbane Bullets

21 Jan
Illawarra Hawks Clinch NBL25 Finals Spot

20 Jan
Tyler Harvey Reaches 150-Game Milestone

18 Jan
“The four quarters that we played was unbelievable,” Tatum said.

17 Jan
“That was not my only show” Darius Days

14 Jan
Illawarra Hawks announce Principal Partner for the remainder of the NBL25 Season

13 Jan
The finest performance of Sam Froling’s career

12 Jan
RD 16 Highlight Reel v NZ Breakers

12 Jan
“We’re coming on Monday, we'll be ready,”
Support your team with the latest gear
Grab your latest team releases before they're gone.

Get the latest Team Updates
Breaking news & special offers. Direct to your inbox.

