Elie Okobo will undergo surgery, be out for 6 weeks / News - Basketnews.com

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Following pain felt in recent weeks, Elie Okobo will undergo surgery for a cyst in his right shoulder this Thursday, according to the official LDCL ASVEL Villeurbanne report.

Free throws this season

76%11,0Points made:11,0Accuracy:76,1%Place in standings:15Record max:18Record min:4Most made FTs:Elie OkoboTeamEuroLeagueStatisticsSchedule

The 24-year-old Frenchman will be sidelined for approximately six weeks, via the team's statement.

The 1.88-meter point guard is a key part of ASVEL this season, averaging 15.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 14.5 PIR over 22 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague games.

He is posting the averages of 12.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 13 PIR in 15 LNB Pro A duels.

ASVEL are still playing without Antoine Diot, William Howard,David Lighty, Victor Wembanyama, and Raymar Morgan.

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