Jacob Grandison still sidelined at Boulazac: « a real handicap » according to Alexandre Ménard

Sidelined since the game at Cholet eight days ago, Jacob Grandison (1.98m, 27 years old) has still not rejoined the Boulazac Basket Dordogne team. According to La Dordogne Libre, the American-Finnish wing, who notably played for Duke University before joining BBD in September, remains unavailable for « personal reasons » related to FIBA and his participation in EuroBasket.

Ongoing mystery surrounding Jacob Grandison

As the Périgord club prepares to host Nancy, the mystery remains unsolved. « For personal reasons, which I cannot disclose, he cannot use the facilities, train or play with us currently, » explained coach Alexandre Ménard, quoted by La Dordogne Libre.

BBD had already had to do without Grandison at Cholet and then at Orthez on Tuesday in the French Cup. This extended absence complicates squad management for a club that had started its season well, with a convincing victory against Saint-Quentin (94-76).

A player appreciated by the team

While the exact reasons for this sidelining remain covered by medical confidentiality, the Boulazac coach doesn’t hide his regret: « It’s a real handicap for us because he’s a highly appreciated player in the team and he brought us so many things, » says Alexandre Ménard.

The staff must therefore learn to manage without their wing player, like other teams, such as Nancy being deprived of Stéphane Gombauld at the start of this season. It remains to be seen whether Jacob Grandison will be able to play again for BBD in the near future.