Home
News

NBL Blitz Injury Report

15 Sep

1

min read

NBL Blitz Injury Report

CQUniversity Cairns Taipans guards Bul Kuol and Tahjere McCall will not suit up for the NBL Pre-Season Blitz, however both are expected to return for the team’s first game of the 2023-24 NBL season.

Kuol injured his left wrist in a scrimmage throughout the off-season and continues to rehab the fracture. Taipans development player Kian Dennis will suit up in his place.

McCall sustained bruising at training this week, injuring his right hip. He will be replaced by DP Alex Mudronja for the duration of the Blitz. McCall is also set to take on head coaching duties for Sunday’s game against the Perth Wildcats.

CAIRNS BLITZ FIXTURES

Sunday 17 September, 3:30pm (vs Perth)
Wednesday 20 September, 1:00pm (vs South East Melbourne)
Friday 22 September, 5:00pm (vs Illawarra)

The Taipans will start the season on September 30, in New Zealand.

 
 
 
 
 
View this post on Instagram
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by CQUniversity Cairns Taipans (@cairnstaipans)

Tags

No items found.
No items found.
By Player
Tag
Operator
Value
Round 16: Taipans v JackJumpers

20 Jan

Round 16: Taipans v JackJumpers

12284
No items found.
No items found.
Keanu Pinder set to return

19 Jan

Keanu Pinder set to return

12253

Keanu Pinder

No items found.
Round 15: Taipans beat Breakers for sixth straight

15 Jan

Round 15: Taipans beat Breakers for sixth straight

12156
No items found.
No items found.
Round 15: Taipans v Breakers

15 Jan

Round 15: Taipans v Breakers

12153
No items found.
No items found.
Round 15: Taipans overcome Hawks late at home

13 Jan

Round 15: Taipans overcome Hawks late at home

12131
No items found.
No items found.
Round 15: Taipans v Hawks

13 Jan

Round 15: Taipans v Hawks

12117
No items found.
No items found.
Round 14: Taipans make it four straight

8 Jan

Round 14: Taipans make it four straight

12000
No items found.
No items found.
Round 14: Taipans v Phoenix

8 Jan

Round 14: Taipans v Phoenix

11987
No items found.
No items found.
Round 14: Thumping Taipans win in Brisbane

5 Jan

Round 14: Thumping Taipans win in Brisbane

11864
No items found.
No items found.
Round 14: Taipans v Bullets

5 Jan

Round 14: Taipans v Bullets

11856
No items found.
No items found.
Williams and Gruggen to lead Taipans

5 Jan

Williams and Gruggen to lead Taipans

11848
No items found.
No items found.
Round 13: Taipans open 2023 with rare win in the 'Gong

2 Jan

Round 13: Taipans open 2023 with rare win in the 'Gong

11782
No items found.
No items found.
Round 13: Taipans v Hawks

2 Jan

Round 13: Taipans v Hawks

11767
No items found.
No items found.
Round 13: Taipans produce NYE miracle comeback

31 Dec

Round 13: Taipans produce NYE miracle comeback

11735
No items found.
No items found.
Round 13: Taipans v Sixers

31 Dec

Round 13: Taipans v Sixers

11711
No items found.
No items found.
Injury Update: Keanu Pinder

30 Dec

Injury Update: Keanu Pinder

11697

Keanu Pinder

No items found.

Support your team with the latest gear

Grab your latest team releases before they're gone.

Shop Now

Subscribe to Snake Bites

Get the latest updates from your Taipans, direct to your inbox.

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

2026/27 Memberships
‍Now Available

Become a Member

Subscribe to our Newsletter

NBL Hungry Jacks logo on a dark background

The National Basketball League acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work, live & play. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present & emerging as well as all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Community. © year National Basketball League | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy