Hapoel Jerusalem Coach Eyes Market for New Guard, Praises Lorenzo Brown

Hapoel Jerusalem held its season-opening event Tuesday at the Museum of Tolerance, with coach Sasa Obradovic addressing the team's search for a guard to replace Jared Harper.

The team is set to face Bnei Herzliya in the Winner Cup on Friday and will begin their EuroCup campaign against Rostock on September 29. Obradovic confirmed the team is "testing the market" and "looking at options" for a new player, stating a decision needs to be made soon.

When asked about Lorenzo Brown, a player previously linked with the team, Obradovic called him an "excellent player." He also commented on the team's preseason preparations, noting good training sessions but acknowledging areas for improvement in situational awareness and game flow. Despite these points, Obradovic expressed satisfaction with the current roster, praising the players' openness to coaching and the team's daily progress.

Player Yuval Sussman provided an update on his health, confirming a minor injury is behind him and he is cleared to play in Friday's game. Sussman also spoke about the team's connection to the club and its supporters, highlighting the positive impact of the season-opening event in fostering unity among players and with the fanbase. He also shared a referee's comment about players like him being ambassadors for the club.