Coach Vincent Joly, who is entering his 15th season with Les Espoirs de Basket Landes, is used to these hectic off-seasons, with the departure of players who have reached the age limit. This year will be no exception because the technician will deal with a group renewed at nearly 50%. Pauline Marrast, Manon Clarac, Sarah Boucaud, Lilou Poussade, Ines Kahia and Sarah Jaureguiberry (absent until 2023 after a cruciate ligament rupture) will always be there.
Ascents of cadets
They were joined by the interiors Clara Latil (from Lyon and who will train with the professionals) and Clara Wade-Gisse (Garonne), as well as by the younger Théa Heleneo (currently injured in the shoulder), Justine Lalanne, Marie Sovran and Tiffany Moreira.
The Landaises, who have played six preparation matches (two wins and four losses), therefore begin their season against a promoted, Avrillé, which notably includes in its ranks Carine Brossais, a former player of the Women’s League. “Last season we finished 3rd and we won 14 games, it was much more than expected. But this season, the championship will be tougher, it will allow us to work well. »
