Sixers Dad
A few hours ago
#BREAKING: A basketball backboard has collapsed at AIS Arena in Canberra, where the NBL Blitz is being held, leaving Ben Griscti prone on the court after a teammate's dunk brought down the apparatus.
Any more news?
SixersFan
A few hours ago
Very sad news.
He was laying on the floor for over an hour as they were waiting for an ambulance. I am surprised an ambulance took that long to arrive.
Zodiac
A few hours ago
An Adelaide 36ers player has been injured after one of the basketball backboards collapsed at AIS Arena in Canberra.
CODE Sports has been told second-year big man Ben Griscti was left prone on the court after a teammate's dunk brought down the apparatus on top of him.
It’s understood the incident occurred around 1pm AEST, in training.
The 23-year-old was being tended to by medics at the venue while awaiting an ambulance to take him to hospital. He has been lying prone on the floor for over an hour as they continue to wait for an ambulance.
A source said the 211cm centre complained he’d lost some feeling in one of his limbs, sparking concerns at the stadium.
AIS Arena is hosting this week’s pre-season CODE Sports NBL Blitz.
The Sixers were training at the venue ahead of tonight’s game against Tasmania when the structure caved in.
SA product Griscti, in 2024, attracted interest from AFL clubs Adelaide and Port Adelaide, before he signed a three-year deal with the 36ers.
Code Sports has been told Griscti’s family has been notified of the incident.
It’s unclear if the incident will impact the commencement of tonight’s CODE Sports NBL Blitz games between Melbourne United and Brisbane at 5.45pm AEST and the Sixers and JackJumpers at 8.15pm.
The NBL is investigating the incident and will provide an update in due course.
Master Chief
A few hours ago
Seems like he is ok. Story has been recently updated.
Master Chief
A few hours ago
Ben is ok as per updated articles. In good spirits and only has neck soreness. That is a relief for him and his family. Be interesting to see if the games go ahead. Obviously Ben is ok. The games wouldn't be relevant if he was not. So simply mean from the perspective of damage to the structure.
Zodiac
A few hours ago
I would imagine they would likely have back up baskets out back so wouldn't have thought it would impact tonights games.
Glad to hear he's okay and FWIW I thought he looked good in the first game too so hopefully he will contribute more this season.
Dunkman
A few hours ago
Good news to him and his family, he looked good the other evening.
word14
A few hours ago
Sounds like Ben has pulled up ok and this isn't too major an incident luckily
If it had been would there have been a 36ers and/or NBL and/or Griscti family lawsuit against AIS Arena?
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