Edge Place Junior Cadougan on Injured Reserve
St. John’s, NL — The St. John’s Edge announced today that the club has placed Junior Cadougan on the Injured Reserve effective immediately.
The injury was suffered in the 3rd quarter of the Edge 101-92 win over the Sudbury Five in Game 5 of their series. Cadougan suffered an adductor Longus Rupture in his left groin/pelvic area.
Timetable for the injury has been set at 4-6 months, meaning Junior Cadougan will be forced out of action for the remainder of the 2018-19 postseason.
In 43 games played this season (including playoffs), Junior was averaging 13.2 points, 4.4 assists, and 4 rebounds, while playing 31.5 minutes. Cadougan was named this season’s Most Improved Player by the NBL Canada, a Second Team All Canadian, and was the recipient of the Canadian Player of the Week Honour on three separate occasions.
The St. John’s Edge organization are wishing Junior all the best for a speedy recovery from his injuries and want to Thank him for his dedication, resilience, and leadership during the 2018-2019 season.
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