Elie Okobo sustains ankle injury / News - Basketnews.com

Elie Okobo twisted his ankle in yesterday's French League win against BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque. He was forced to leave the court with a help of the medical staff.

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Elie Okobo exited yesterday's French League game early due to an ankle injury, BeBasket reports.

Elie Okobo

Team:AS MonacoPosition:PGAge:24Height:188 cmWeight:82 kgBirth place:FranceProfileNewsStatistics

AS Monaco's summer signing suffered a setback in the third quarter of the victorious effort against BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque.

The 24-year-old guard twisted his right ankle when landing on an opponent's foot. He went to the locker room with the help of the medical staff.

The extent of Okobo's injury is yet to be known.

Monaco host Anadolu Efes Istanbul on Thursday in the second EuroLeague round. The duel starts at 19:00 CET.

Elie Okobo accumulated 13 points and 3 assists in 18 minutes before leaving the LNB Pro A game.

He also scored 13 points off the bench in his first EuroLeague match for AS Monaco. Sasa Obradovic's men defeated Virtus Bologna in Round 1, 83-66.

Monaco vs Gravelines-Dunkerque highlights:

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