Sekou Doumbouya Signs with Roanne Until End of Season: Return to Action After Year Without Playing

Sekou Doumbouya has signed with Roanne until the end of the season. The strong winger returned to action after a year without having played a single match.

He made his mark before being made official. Arriving last week in the north of the Loire, Sekou Doumbouya was presented as a “training partner”.

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After the first sessions during which the Franco-Guinean apparently convinced, the club decided to hire him until the end of the season. He comes to strengthen the team in the interior sector following the injury to Jalen Jones (thumb).

He says he felt “good chemistry with the coach”

Upon his arrival, Sekou Doumbouya said he felt “good chemistry with the coach”. The former Detroit Pistons and Los Angeles Lakers declared himself “very happy to be able to play again and to bring [s]we help the team.”

The strong winger has already had the opportunity to show off for the first time with his new colors against Saint-Chamond. Established by Jean-Denys Choulet, the 23-year-old had difficulty getting into the swing of things. Author of a 1/8 at the end of the first half, number 45 was clumsy in shooting and targeted by the Couramiauds defense.

First official match in a year in sight

The second part of the meeting saw him more to his advantage, more confident. With a little success, he managed to land a long-range shot. Which triggered a great offensive sequence on his part. In interception, passing and finishing, Sekou Doumbouya showed his know-how on the floor. He finished the meeting with 16 units (6/18 shooting).

“He still needs to get into the rhythm,” noted Jean-Denys Choulet after the meeting. “He is able to shoot, jump and be a finisher on alley-oops. I’m not worried about the motivation and desire of this player. He’s a good kid and he’s going to hold up. »

The former NBA player will have the opportunity to play his first official game in a year, this Saturday, March 2, in Strasbourg.

Morgan Parmentier

Bio express

He was drafted, at age 18, in 15th place by the Detroit Pistons in the NBA. He stayed two seasons in Michigan before being transferred to the City of Angels, where he first wore the Lakers jersey then that of the G-League team, the South Bay Lakers. His last official match dates back to March 25, 2023 with the Delaware Blue Coats, still in the G-League.

2024-02-29 16:03:44
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