Rachid Meziane, recently appointed coach of the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA, faces a major challenge: reconciling his new American adventure and his role as coach of the Belgian Cats. A complex equation, given the overlapping calendars between the WNBA regular season (May to October) and EuroBasket, scheduled for June.
During his first press conference with the Connecticut Sun, Rachid Meziane recognized the difficulties following a question from Georges Xouras of BeBasket.be but remains open to finding solutions: “Yes, we know it’s going to be complicated, but we’re trying to find solutions. We are currently discussing to see what is combinable or not. »
The Auvergne coach does not rule out specific arrangements, such as a temporary departure from the WNBA to join the Belgian Cats during the EuroBasket or a delayed arrival at the tournament. He also welcomes the open-mindedness of both parties: “The Connecticut Sun is open to this possibility, as is the Belgian federation. But it is important to protect the interests of both sides. »
Rachid Meziane, who has been a key element in the recent success of the Belgian national team, will have to juggle his responsibilities. For the Belgian Cats, these discussions are of particular importance, as the team aspires to maintain its rank among the best European teams.
-The next few weeks promise to be decisive in defining whether this double challenge is feasible. In the meantime, Rachid Meziane embodies a unique international ambition for a French technician, at the crossroads between the WNBA and the Belgian Cats.
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