Giovan Oniangue : “I think that these days spent here in Dijon, since Thursday, have done us the greatest good. For the first time, we were able to spend time together off the field, and it allowed us to speak frankly to each other, to get to know each other better. Above all, we took the time to look in the mirror. We have great individuals, and I believe we are becoming a real team. Spending time together, discovering each other's lives, that's what makes us grow. We all went to a restaurant together, talked about something other than Basketball. Sometimes, taking the time to smile, to get a change of scenery, is essential to get out of a bad situation.
We suffered three losses against teams that play very high level basketball. This made us more humble and allowed us to return to the fundamental values that make us strong: defense and self-sacrifice. I know that I have an important role to play in instilling this energy and solidarity within the team. Julien (Mahé) entrusted me with the mission of being a leader. When I told him about the dinner I had organized, he really appreciated it. It's up to me to continue on this path and maintain this leadership. I try to contribute both on and off the field. »
Julien Mahé : “It’s a very important victory after our two defeats against Tenerife and Paris,” confides. I really enjoyed the boys' start to the game tonight. During our two losses, we mismanaged the start of the match, allowing the opponent to get into the rhythm. The five starters were solid and fulfilled their role perfectly. Special mention to Lucas Boucaud, who had an excellent match. I'm delighted for him, because he needed it, just like us. This victory is precious and should not be underestimated. That makes six wins this season. We were excellent in defense on David Holston and Axel Julien, the cornerstones of Dijon's success. We had to contain them and force them to defend, which we managed to do by drawing fouls on Holston. Although we still have progress to make at times, this victory is crucial, especially before the international break. »
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