{"id":115231,"date":"2025-09-03T08:36:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T08:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/115231\/"},"modified":"2025-09-03T08:36:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T08:36:09","slug":"ili-cleared-and-confident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/115231\/","title":{"rendered":"Ili cleared and confident"},"content":{"rendered":"

Melbourne United star Shea Ili says he\u2019s thrilled to finally be back on court after getting the all-clear to return from concussion symptoms.<\/p>\n

The 32-year-old has battled a string of concussions since 2022, but says a specialist\u2019s clearance has restored his confidence and passion for the game.<\/p>\n

Ili was sidelined for the final three games of the NBL25 Championship Series after copping an accidental elbow in Game 2, followed by a training setback in the NZNBL in May.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt (concussion) is a scary topic so I\u2019m just happy that the reports were all good and I can play again and put it behind myself,\u201d Ili told Code Sports<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt will still be in the back of my mind but I\u2019m just going to go out there and play.\u201d<\/p>\n

The back-to-back Defensive Player of the Year has had a history of head knocks, but insists he won\u2019t alter his aggressive, hard-nosed style of play.<\/p>\n

The NBL has strict concussion protocols, with a requirement for players to removal from play for any suspected concussion. Players must be assessed by medical professionals and can\u2019t return to play until cleared by a doctor.<\/p>\n

The league\u2019s return-to-play program involves multiple stages, ensuring a player\u2019s complete recovery before taking the court again.<\/p>\n

Read full story here >>\u00a0United star opens up on fear of concussions<\/a><\/p>\n

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