Bartzokas hopes Thomas Walkup will be available vs. Panathinaikos / News - Basketnews.com

Giorgos Bartzokas revealed he expects Thomas Walkup to play against Panathinaikos, even though his leg is still swollen.

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Olympiacos Piraeus head coach Giorgos Bartzokas gave a mysterious yet positive update regarding Thomas Walkup's availability for Thursday's game against Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens.

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"We have many problems," Bartzokas said on Wednesday. "Walkup and Williams-Goss will try to get a team workout. Walkup has suffered a 2nd-degree sprain, which requires three weeks. If he plays tomorrow, he will make a big effort."

"His leg is still swollen.We hope he plays because he's Walkup.No one else would play in his situation.Williams-Goss is in the same situation, but he will try to play," Bartzokas added.

Walkup suffered a left ankle injury on March 4 during the Greek League game against Peristeri. Olympiacos guard limped in the 8th minute of the game after landing awkwardly on his foot. Walkup checked out and did not return to the game.

Walkup 9.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 1.3 steals, and 10.0 PIR per game in 27 EuroLeague appearances.

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