Dusko Ivanovic provides an update on Hassan Martin's health / News - Basketnews.com

Dusko Ivanovic revealed that Hassan Martin is practicing with the team but still needs time like Nikola Ivanovic did.

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Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade easily defeated Igokea m:tel in the ABA League yesterday. It was hoped to be the first Hassan Martin's game after his injury but the center was not registered for the match.

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Talking after the game, head coach Dusko Ivanovic shared some details regarding the player's return to the court.

"He's quite good physically but that's two months without a game. He'll need time to play. He started practicing with us but it takes time," the specialist explained. "It was the same as with Nikola Ivanovic. If he could play without practicing, nobody would practice."

Martin injured his LCL during a EuroLeague match againstZalgiris Kaunasback in December.

In 13 games in the EuroLeague this season, Martin has averaged 5.5 points and 3.5 rebounds for 5.8 PIR. His stats in the ABA League are similar - 5.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists for 8.3 PIR.

Crvena Zvezda have lost the last 4 games in EuroLeague. The club will now try to bounce back in Israel against Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv on Thursday.

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