Tstill undefeated in Mitterrand in NF2, the Espoirs de Basket Landes host this Saturday (4:15 p.m.) Garonne Avenir Basket (8th), which has the distinction of having defeated the two other Espoirs teams in the pool (Tarbes and Roche Vendée) as well than the other Landes team, Avenir Basket Chalosse.
Based on this observation, Vincent Joly's players will necessarily be attentive, especially since the victory in La Rochelle (36-58), last Saturday, left a taste of unfinished business. “We dominate the first two quarters (14-35, Editor’s note) and after that, nothing or not much,” notes the coach.
Competitors at heart, Zoé Uriarte's teammates will return to the floor of the François-Mitterrand space with the ambition of putting their game back in place. A game made of speed in attack and impermeable defense. Two of the strong points of the winger who came from Tarbes for Basket Landes. At only 18 years old, Zelle is participating in professional training this season and even made her baptism in the Women's League by entering for around fifteen seconds against Chartres (68-59): “It's a chance to be able to play with them and to be able to facing them in training. This makes me realize even more the work it takes to reach such a level. »
Head and legs
In psychology, this talented player relishes her team's journey in NF2: “We knew how to be serious from the start and remain undefeated for a long time (only one defeat since the start of the season and eight victories) and we got off to a good start in the Hopes category. A competition that is important to us. »
-Still in the race for qualification, the Landaises will play their last match of the year in Tarbes on December 19. Almost at home for Zoé Uriarte, the granddaughter of a former president of… TGB. But, before this crucial meeting, she will continue to alternate training between pros and Espoirs, a plus “which allows me to progress in order to bring even more energy to my Espoirs team. »
Basket Landes Espoirs (2nd/17 pts) – Garonne AB (8th/12 pts)
Lieu Mont-de-Marsan (François-Mitterrand space) Hourly This Saturday, at 4:15 p.m. Referees MM. Legay and Martirossian.
Basketball LANDES ESPOIRS The group Darrieutort, Dosso, Mercier, Diallo, Chemin, Uriarte, Dechanoz, Brouste, Duportal, Caille-Allah-Rabaye, N'Diaye, Lambert.
