Fabrice Lefrançois, coach of Cholet
“We would have liked it to be a little better, especially defensively. But it’s different basketball, with different refereeing. We have to adapt. We scored points and made 28 assists. It’s good. Athletically, in terms of speed and impact, we were probably above it. They stretch the lines a lot, and we’re not necessarily used to defending these kinds of teams. But it’s very interesting to confront it. »
Gérald Ayayi, back of Cholet Basket
“It’s good to have encountered this adversity, a little different game. We win, we could have done it in a better way, but the main thing is there, we did the job and we are starting this competition well. »
Thibaut Petit, coach of Friborg
“We showed character, but as soon as we were faced with positional play, we were dominated. It’s a team that puts a lot of defensive intensity. We didn’t give up, even though Gravelines had collapsed in the last match. Cholet was on top, we couldn’t have won this match. CB shoots at 56%, that’s what makes the difference. Well done to them, and we learned a lot. We will grow. They have an extraordinary audience, it’s a historic club, you can feel it, it shines through. I hope that we, in our room, our audience will help us put ourselves a little above our level. Each match has its story. »
