Former EuroLeague player Kim Tillie diagnosed with a testicular tumor / News - Basketnews.com

Kim Tillie has been diagnosed with a testicular tumor that will require surgery. The player will stay with Cholet Basket until April 5th. The timeline of his return is currently unknown.

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Kim Tillie has played for multiple EuroLeague teams throughout his career. Now with Cholet Basket, the player encountered a serious health issue.

According to the team's official announcement, the forward has been diagnosed with a testicular tumor. Tillie will have to undergo surgery.

The player will stay with the team until April 5th, the club writes. The timeline of his return is currently unknown.

Tillie has spent 5 seasons in the EuroLeague, first playing for the Cazoo Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz, the one season for Olympiacos Piraeus and Gran Canaria each. In 124 EuroLeague games, he averaged 6.1 points and 3.6 rebounds for 6.4 PIR.

During the 2022-23 season with Cholet, Tillie has been averaging 4.8 points and 3.4 rebounds for 7.2 PIR in the French Basketball League (LNB).

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