The base of Obras Basket was the star in their first National Team match. At 20 years old and his essence replaced Magic Gretter: 13 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds and 3 steals.
The classic scream “And come on, let’s go girls” It did not thunder at Roberto Clemente, due to the lack of public, but it could have been quietly heard if there had been Argentine fans. Is that, in the middle of a complicated context, with the weakness that means losing three figures, such as Gretter (captain), Burani (sub-captain) and Boquete (starting forward), those with less experience took a step forward and were decisive in the debut with triumph of the Argentine National Team.
Starting with Camila Suárez, who had to make her debut today in the Major, occupying a decisive role. Having to replace Meli Gretter, star and thermometer of the team for years (he has been 14 tournaments in the Major), is not easy. And more if, with 20 years, they call you to handle the ball and put together a game. And the girl from Obras Basket, who has remained the only natural outfitter, did really well. In every way. In the management of the times, in the assembly, in the aggressiveness towards the rim and in defense as well. He finished with 13 points (5-12 from the field), five assists, four rebounds and three recoveries. Shocking numbers for a girl who, with rebellion, aggressiveness and speed, played her first 33 minutes in the Major.
She was not the only one who responded in this context of need and urgency. Sol Castro, with just two games under his belt -both in 2019- at age 21, was the starting pivot with his 1m86 and was important, banking the Dominican internal players and contributing everything: six rebounds, four points and two assists in 19 minutes. It was also valuable what Gauna (19 years old), another debutant, did in her nine minutes: it was three points and two recoveries.
“They all went to the front, they showed their faces, but these little girls who came with a specific role, perhaps more limited, took on a greater responsibility and were up to the task,” said Gregorio Martínez at a press conference. Of course, all three were very well supported by the experience of Maca Rosset (14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists), Diana Cabrera (12 rebounds) and Julieta Mungo (11 with 3 triples), among others. And come on, come on, the girls …
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