NBL participant Harry Froling recovering from ‘alleged assault’ throughout Wollongong evening out

Brisbane Bullets basketballer Harry Froling is recovering in hospital after allegedly getting knocked unconscious throughout an evening out in Wollongong over the weekend, as police arrest a 19-year-old man in relation to the incident.

Police had been referred to as to Crown Road at round 2:40am on Sunday following the Bullets’ NBL away recreation towards the Illawarra Hawks.

The 24-year-old centre, who performed within the recreation, was found unconscious on the footpath and brought to Wollongong Hospital.

Froling discharged himself later that morning earlier than flying again to Brisbane the place he attended Prince Charles Hospital.

Subsequent scans reveal Froling suffered a severe head damage and he stays in hospital.

Police stated preliminary inquiries recommended Froling had been punched within the head and knocked to the bottom.

A 19-year-old man at present turned himself in at Wollongong Police Station and was arrested.

Froling to overlook the rest of season

The Bullets launched an announcement confirming Froling wouldn’t play once more this season.

“The Brisbane Bullets are working intently with NSW police and NBL integrity unit as they examine the circumstances surrounding an alleged assault on Harry Froling.

“Harry is at the moment recovering from an incident that occurred following the workforce’s away recreation in Wollongong and can miss the rest of the NBL23 season.

“As an investigation is underway, the membership will not be ready to make any additional remark, apart from to say the gamers, coaches and workers all ship their effectively needs and like to Harry, and his household.

“The membership respectfully asks for privateness for the Froling household presently.”

Froling spent final season residing in Wollongong whereas enjoying for the Illawarra Hawks, earlier than he re-signed with the Bullets for the 2022 to 2023 season.