This ride for Team USA hasn’t even started properly but it’s been a little bumpy to say the least. Paul George. Kevin Durant. And now according to ESPN.com, Team USA have pulled out of their visit to Senegal because of the ongoing Ebola outbreak.
USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo told ESPN.com on Friday that the recent declaration of a “public health emergency of international concern” in the region by the World Health Organization left no alternative for USAB.
The senior men’s national team, led by Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, had been scheduled to make its first visit to Africa on Aug. 27 for an all-day procession of clinics, tours and receptions in Dakar.
“I speak for all at USA Basketball when I say we’re extremely disappointed we will not be able to visit Senegal,” Colangelo said. “Our entire traveling party was very much looking forward to the experience.“
This is an 100% smart move. Travelling to Africa is too much of a risk and besides, people are whining about the possible injuries NBA players can get. Getting Ebola is way off the list.
