06-08-2025
Hawks' Eli Ndiaye suffers shoulder injury with Spanish national team
🚨 OFICIAL | Eli John Ndiaye abandona la concentración por lesión.A recuperarse pronto, @johnny_eli04 💪#LaFamilia #SomosEquipo
Atlanta Hawks rookie Eli Ndiaye has left the Spanish national team after suffering an injury, the Spanish Basketball Federation announced on Wednesday.
Ndiaye has withdrawn from training camp in Madrid ahead of the 2025 EuroBasket Championship because of discomfort in his left shoulder. He is expected to undergo further medical testing to determine the severity of the injury.
The 21-year-old was among several notable players who earned a place on the 15-man roster for the 42nd edition of the European tournament, joining Santi Aldama, Juancho Hernangómez, Willy Hernangómez and Joel Parra, among others.
Ndiaye signed a two-way contract with the Hawks on July 3 after joining the Real Madrid Academy in 2017. He made his first team debut in September 2021 and has won eight titles across several levels: European Cup (1), Copa del Rey (1), Spanish Super Cup (3) and ACB (3).
The 6-foot-8 Senagalese-Spanish forward averaged 3.6 points and 2.6 rebounds on 40.5% shooting from the field in 65 games across all league competitions last season. He started and saw 12 minutes on June 25, helping Real Madrid to its second consecutive Liga ACB championship.
Ndiaye debuted with the Hawks in the NBA Summer League on July 11, recording 12 points and six rebounds. He was limited to one appearance due to a left wrist injury.
