Troy Rosario estimates return to TNT in February, to miss Team Pilipinas stint

MANILA, Philippines — Troy Rosario will not be seeing action until February, as per reports on the PBA official website.

The TNT Katropa big man has been sidelined after suffering from a broken nose during a scrimmage against the NLEX Road Warriors before the New Year's. The injury had apaprently been more serious than previously thought and would require a longer recovery period.

Rosario was forced to watch from the sidelines as powerhouse San Miguel dropped the TNT Katropa, 90-79 yesterday.

According to Rosario's estimates, TNT will have to make do without his services until late February.

The timeline will also make Rosario unable to play for Team Pilipinas in the sixth window of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers.