Tyrique Jones out, Derek Willis available vs. Panathinaikos / News - Basketnews.com

Anadolu Efes Istanbul loses yet another player to injury in Tyrique Jones, but the Turkish team will at least get Derek Willis back from injury.

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Anadolu Efes Istanbul's injury woes continue as Tyrique Jones has suffered an injury to his shoulder, which will sideline him. On the other hand, Derek Willis is back from a long-term injury.

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According to SDNA.gr, Jones will not suit up against Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens.

Jones picked up the injury towards the end of the 4OT game against Real Madrid. He collided with Walter Tavares and was not able to return to the game.

However, the Turkish team can at least celebrate Derek Willis's return, who has been out since the Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade game in Round 10.

Willis played his first official game since then last weekend when he received 13 minutes against Bursaspor Info Yatirim and collected 4 rebounds and 1 assist.

The power forward has been one of the stronger signings for Efes this year, averaging 8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 11 PIR on 58.8% two-point and 42.9% three-point shooting.

As for Tyrique Jones, the center had the best game of his career against Panathinaikos this season, collecting 21 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, and 4 steals against Mathias Lessort and Aleksandar Balcerowski.

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