Jun 17, 2008, 8:50 pm
Quote:GER - Herber Out For Germany, Rouven Roessler Called In
HAGEN (FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament for Men) ââ¬â Johannes Herber will not be able to help Germany in their bid to reach the Beijing Games because he has yet to return to full fitness following a knee operation.
Herber went under the knife after tearing a knee ligament in practice with Alba Berlin last October.
His absence will be a big blow for the Germans as they attempt to claim one of three spots for Beijing at the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Athens.
Germany coach Dirk Bauermann said: "It's a shame for us because Joe has been a very important part of the national team the last two years.
ââ¬ÅWe wish him a prompt and complete recovery."
Herber averaged 5.0 points and 1.7 rebounds - including scoring 15 and grabbing six boards against Italy to help Germany reach the quarter-finals.
Rouven Roessler of Giessen has been called in to the preliminary squad.
Germany are in Group B of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament with New Zealand and Cape Verde.
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