Career in balance as Hunt undergoes surgery

Maybe, just maybe, we will see Liam Hunt on the basketball court again. The genial giant has been grounded since seriously injuring his right knee in a West Coast Classic game at Rockingham in July. His career was called “over” following major surgery for what were described as serious car crash type injuries. Hunt, 25, will go in for more surgery next week — and he remains hopeful of ‘suiting up’ again. “I’m staying positive and I’m not a write-off just yet, there’s a chance I could play again,” he said. “I’ve just returned to teaching and I’m doing some coaching. That’s what I’ll be doing a lot more of if I cannot play again. “I’m having more surgery next week.” With 24 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and four blocked shots, Hunt was the MVP when the Geraldton Buccaneers broke a nigh-on two decade drought in winning the SBL championship last year. He is one of the most exciting, and arguably most inspiring, player in the league. Hopefully, surgeons are on top of their game next week when taking the knife to Hunt, as the sport needs him.