By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
Besiktas Gain combo guard Jonah Mathews faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after sustaining a devastating injury during the Finals of the Turkiye Sigorta Basketbol Super Ligi Playoffs 2026.
Medical examinations confirmed a ruptured Achilles tendon in his left foot, which requires immediate surgery.
The 28-year-old star will miss the remainder of the current campaign and a substantial part of 2026–27 season.
Beşiktaş GAIN’in yıldızı Jonah Mathews’un dün yaşadığı sakatlığın ardından yapılan kontrollerde sol ayağının aşil tendonunun koptuğu belirlendi. Ameliyat olacak olan Mathews’un gelecek sezonun da büyük kısmını kaçırması bekleniyor. pic.twitter.com/YKuGcdJ801
— Buğra Uzar (@bugrauzar24) June 16, 2026
This setback ends an impressive run for the former USC standout, who was delivering crucial performances for coach Dusan Alimpijevic. In the ongoing best-of-five championship series opposite Fenerbahce Beko, Mathews contributed 17 points, three rebounds, three steals, and two assists before getting hurt. Throughout the domestic campaign, the versatile playmaker averaged 13.5 points, 2.4 assists, and 2.2 rebounds per game.
His impact extended to continental competition, where he played a pivotal role in guiding the Turkish powerhouse to the BKT EuroCup Finals. He started in 20 out of his 23 continental appearances, recording 13.9 points, 3.0 assists, and 2.5 rebounds per contest.
Replacing his scoring output and leadership will pose a massive challenge for the squad moving forward as his side battles for silverware on the biggest domestic stage.
BSL Playoffs 2026
Quarterfinals (best-of-three)
Fenerbahce Beko – Safiport Erokspor 2-0 (94-72, 96-73)
Besiktas Gain – Galatasaray MCT Technic 2-1 (108-83, 75-78, 71-68)
Bahcesehir Koleji – Trabzonspor 2-0 (91-65, 94-78)
Anadolu Efes – Turk Telekom 2-0 (86-75, 77-70)
Semifinals (best-of-five)
Fenerbahce Beko – Anadolu Efes 3-1 (61-60, 73-72, 93-102, 102-93)
Besiktas Gain – Bahcesehir Koleji 1-2 (82-79, 79-101, 95-98)
Finals (best-of-five)
Fenerbahce Beko – Besiktas Gain 1-1 (80-88, 93-68)
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