JackJumper ruled out for season

The Tasmania JackJumpers’ injury toll continues to rise, with the club announcing on Monday guard Ben Ayre will miss the remainder of the season.

Ayre sustained a groin injury during Friday’s loss to Cairns, which saw him miss Sunday’s victory over New Zealand.

The 30-year-old joins Will Magnay, Bryce Hamilton and Sea Macdonald on the JackJumpers’ long-term injury list.

Ayre, who made his Australian Boomers debut late last year, has averaged 6.3 points, 2.1 assists and 1.3 rebounds per game in his first season in Tasmania.