Cairns Taipans NBL guard Jackson Makoi arrested ahead of match against Sydney Kings
- NBL star Jackson Makoi has been arrested
- Guard will not be available for Sunday’s game
The Cairns Taipans say they have been informed that security guard Jackson Makoi has been arrested and is assisting police with their investigation.
The NBL club said in a statement on Sunday that the matter had been referred to Basketball Australia’s integrity unit.
The Taipans added that Makoi would not be available for Sunday afternoon’s away match against the Sydney Kings at Qudos Bank Arena and that the club would have no further comment at this time.
The NBL said in a statement that it was aware of an incident involving Makoi and that they were informed that he has been arrested.
“As this is now a matter for NSW Police and Basketball Australia’s Integrity Unit, the league is unable to comment further at this stage.” it said.
His club also released a statement on the matter.
Jackson Makoi (pictured) has been arrested and is assisting police with their investigation
Makoi will not be available for the away match against the Sydney Kings on Sunday afternoon
“The matter has been referred to the Basketball Australia Integrity Unit and the club has advised the NBL,” the Taipans said.
“The club has no further comment to make at this time.”
Makoi played for South Sudan in the Paris Olympics last year and averaged 4.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 11 NBL games this season.
Last August, Makoi was suspended for eight matches after being charged with drink-driving while in Queensland.