Hapoel Holon to Open Season Without Key Players Jones and Lee
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Holon will start their basketball season opener against Hapoel Jerusalem missing injured players Greg Lee and Brandon Jones. Forward T.J. Holyfield has been medically cleared and will join the team. Coach Predrag Krunić and player Netanel Artzi expressed excitement for the home opener despite preseason challenges and injuries.
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- Hapoel Holon's Greg Lee and Brandon Jones will miss the season opener due to injuries.
- Forward T.J. Holyfield has passed medicals and is set to debut for Hapoel Holon.
- Player Skylar Weeks is unavailable for the game pending citizenship approvals.
- Coach Predrag Krunić anticipates a tough game against Hapoel Jerusalem.
- Netanel Artzi highlighted team resilience despite preseason injuries.
- Hapoel Holon hosts Hapoel Jerusalem in their first game of the season.
Hapoel Holon will begin their basketball season opener against Hapoel Jerusalem without two key players, Greg Lee and Brandon Jones, due to injuries. Lee is sidelined with a torn lateral collateral ligament in his knee, while Jones is suffering from an ankle injury. Player Skylar Weeks is also unavailable as he awaits necessary bureaucratic approvals for citizenship.
However, the team will be bolstered by the addition of forward T.J. Holyfield, who has passed his medical tests and is cleared to play. The team's coach, Predrag Krunić, expressed anticipation for the season's start in front of the home crowd, acknowledging the strength of their opponent, Hapoel Jerusalem. He stated that the players have been working hard and are prepared for the game.
Player Netanel Artzi also shared his excitement for the new season, noting the challenges the team faced during the preseason, including numerous injuries and resulting roster changes. He emphasized that despite these setbacks, every player on Hapoel Holon is expected to give their maximum effort to secure a strong home start to the season in front of their fans.
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