Bendigo Spirit can confirm that Ashlee Hannan has informed the club that she will be taking a year away from basketball after suffering multiple concussions last season.
In consultation with medical professionals, Hannan has made this decision primarily for the benefit of her long-term well-being, but also to hopefully extend her elite basketball career.
Bendigo Spirit General Manager, Dan Jackson, said the club was incredibly supportive of Hannan's decision.
"Last season was obviously a tough year for Ash personally, with the concussions and subsequent symptoms she experienced, and our number one priority was and always will be for her well-being.
"We are proud of her for making what has likely been a difficult decision, and will continue to support her in whatever way she needs, particularly as she remains here in Bendigo.
"She will always be a member of the Bendigo Sprit family and a WNBL Champion with the Spirit, and we are thrilled that she got to be a part of this epic chapter in the club's history in 2024-25."
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