Cairns' long-time major NBL sponsor has slammed the club's decision not to wear jerseys celebrating the league's inaugural pride round.
CQUniversity's vice-chancellor and president Nick Klomp has confirmed he was not consulted before the team's late decision not to wear the themed uniform, featuring a small rainbow-coloured logo, in Wednesday's loss to South East Melbourne Phoenix.
Taipans coach Adam Forde insisted the club supported the pride round concept but argued they were protecting an unnamed player or players in the team who had been abused and "vilified" after reports of their hesitation to wear the uniform on religious grounds surfaced.
