ball – Elite. It’s time for the recovery for Champagne Basket

Awhen the Hopes have resumed the path of training since yesterday under the orders of Mickaël Pivaud, the players of Champagne Basket are expected this Tuesday, August 17 to perform the traditional medical tests. Before meeting this Wednesday 18 on the floor of René-Tys, for the first collective session of the eighth consecutive season among the elite of French basketball.

“We have leads. We are waiting for the right opportunity. We are not the only ones in this case ”

The only thing missing will be the American rear-winger Myke Henry, retained across the Atlantic for family reasons and whose arrival has therefore been postponed. Cédric Heitz, who has extended his contract for two seasons with the Union marnaise, and the recruiting unit are still looking for an American point guard for the roster for the coming season. A key position on which they will rely heavily. ” We have leads, admits Grégoire Lefebvre, the general manager. We are waiting for the right opportunity. We are not the only ones in this case. The waiting strategy is present in other competitors. »

Captain Jessie Begarin, who will live his third campaign in the Champagne Basket jersey, Cameroonian Junior M’Bida and Nigerian interior Gani Lawal will be the only elements already present during the 2020-2021 financial year concluded in 12th place. with 38.2% wins (13 wins, 21 losses).