Hapoel Jerusalem Coach Warns Against Underestimating Italian Opponent
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Jerusalem's coach, Saša Obradović, warned his team against underestimating Italian opponent Derthona in their upcoming EuroCup game. Despite Derthona's league position, Obradović praised their quality and physicality, calling them a serious threat. Guard Jalen Smith also highlighted Derthona's potent backcourt, emphasizing the need for strong defense. Hapoel Jerusalem aims to extend their winning streak in the competition.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Jerusalem faces Derthona in Italy on Wednesday in the EuroCup.
- Coach Saša Obradović warned against underestimating the Italian opponent.
- Obradović called Derthona a very serious and high-quality opponent.
- Guard Jalen Smith noted Derthona's four guards can each score 20 points.
- Hapoel Jerusalem aims to maintain its perfect record in the EuroCup.
Hapoel Jerusalem is set to face Italian team Derthona on Wednesday in the seventh round of the EuroCup, aiming to maintain their perfect record in the competition. Coach Saša Obradović emphasized the strength of their opponent, cautioning against judging Derthona solely by their league standing. "This is a very serious opponent. Their place in the standings doesn't necessarily reflect their ability," Obradović stated. He described Derthona as a high-quality, physical team that has been playing excellent basketball, even comparing them to Aris as the best opponent in their group. "We will need to deliver a good performance to continue our winning streak," he added.
Guard Jalen Smith echoed the coach's assessment, highlighting Derthona's offensive capabilities. "It's a very tough team, as their record shows. They have four guards who can score 20 points," Smith noted. He stressed the importance of stopping these players and adhering to Hapoel Jerusalem's own game principles to secure the victory.
