Ponsarnau: “Joventut are aiming to reach the level of four players in the Euroleague”

James Ponsarnau,coach Cerne Bilbao Basketballvisiting on Friday for the opening day of the Endesa League, sees Joventut as a team “clearly looking to catch up to a four-man squad”. euroleaguei.e. RMadrid, Barcelona, ​​Basconia, Valencia.

“For quality, continuity, and having contrasting players and coaches and taking the time to embed them in a philosophy with those players. It’s a franchise on the rise,” he said of the day’s attention. The ‘In Black’ coach emphasized to the media before the start of league play.

Ponsarnau go toPeñaAs a rival “very demanding, with excellent defense and a lot of individual and collective ability”, he “has to do the right thing” to start by winning the course and the five-day, three-match series. to the other party, Saan Bilbao against Joventut, Betis and Nimburg.

“This is a test of improvement for the team and should help us grow together and be more competitive in the long run,” the coach said after stating that the course’s “transcendental” purpose was ” The league’s 16 best teams from which to ‘be ambitious and get the best results possible’.

At a general level, Lleida technicians Endesa League 2022-2023 After “a cramping pre-season, lots of injuries and lots of games” for many teams, plus the close proximity of the European Championship, which ended 10 days ago, it will start “in the unknown” more than usual.

“But what is certain is that this league will once again deliver a great show,” he stressed. Ponsarnau We also welcome the new rules introduced this season CBA trying to liven up the game.

“They will liven it up and it will be something great for the crowd. It will affect making the game faster, but the players will also have to have more energy and the team will Longer is going to be important. You have to learn, but the first feeling is that you can take advantage of it,” he assessed.