Lucas N’Guessan arrives at UEMC Real Valladolid Basketball “prepared to contribute” to the team. The Dutch center has been officially introduced as a new player for the blanquivioleta team and has spoken about his first contact with the team, the city, the coaching staff and what he can contribute to the squirrels.
The general manager, Saúl Hernández, was in charge of introducing Lucas N’Guessan at his official debut. “A new addition to the UEMC Real Valladolid Basketball. He comes to reinforce the inside positions, of ‘five’, for the remainder of the season to help maintain the level of competitiveness that the team has been demonstrating. The signing of him has been carried out after Kevin Allen’s injury due to the uncertainty of the scope and with the aim of continuing to compete at the same level. His numbers are there, he comes from having a great season in Huesca and he is going to help us add and continue to grow ”.
After receiving the welcome, Lucas N’Guessan spoke about his first contact with the team, the coach, the city, what he can bring to UEMC Real Valladolid Basketball and how he feels about his arrival at the blanquivioleta team.
Welcome. “The welcome has been great. I arrived yesterday, I have met the coaching staff, the general manager, a great contact. They have welcomed me with open eyes. I have been able to walk through the city, through the park, I have met some fans and they have given me a warm offer. Very good for now.”
Keep growing. “I started my professional career in LEB Oro. I know the league, I have experience, I know many players and coaches. In Huesca I have been fine these first few months, in good shape, and I feel ready to reach the LEB Oro again”.
Debut in a demanding derby. “These are the games you play basketball for. In front of a lot of people, in a derby, in competition… it’s the best that sport can give you, playing at this level. I am ready to help the team and go for the victory”.
Contact with Paco García. “It has been a great meeting with the coach. He expects him to give 100% to play hard and help the team win in whatever way. He wants me to improve, stay focused and contribute to the team. It’s a good attitude and I agree with it.”
Team performance. “The team plays great, like a real team, together. The style of play appeals to me and I think I can fit well into it. It’s very positive.”
Change. “In general, I have been moving and moving since I was 16 years old. I’m used to it. The change from Huesca to Valladolid is not big. It’s not far, it’s a similar temperature and the same basketball. Now I have to fit in with my colleagues and with the systems. It’s just that”.
positive references. I have spoken with Jordy Kuiper and Joey Van Zegeren. All they have told me are good things about the city, the Club and the fans. It has helped me make the decision to come here. It’s been easier.”
Few free tickets for the derby against Zunder Palencia
The general director of the Club, Saúl Hernández, took the opportunity to talk about the derby between UEMC Real Valladolid Baloncesto and Zunder Palencia (Saturday, 7:30 p.m.), a match that will have a great atmosphere, since ticket sales advance at breakneck speed .
We have advance sales throughout the day today and Friday morning at our offices. On Saturday the box office will open from 12:00 to 14:00 and from 17:00 in the afternoon. We want to try to prevent the entrance to the venue from collapsing. Right now there are a little less than 1000 tickets left to complete the capacity and we hope we enjoy a great meeting. We expect about 300 or 400 people from Palencia and about 180 supporters of the Real Valladolid Peñas Federation. We talked about that we will be above 5000 people. We are going to take measures to expedite access to the pavilion, such as opening one more door and reinforcing the staff, in addition to having the ticket office open during these time slots that I am commenting on”.
