Ayoub Nouhi happy with playing minutes: “I will come out of this stronger” (Brussels)
Basketball BNXT Elite Silver Yoast United – Phoenix Brussels
Brussels killed three birds with one stone against Den Helder. Due to the departure of Ivav Karacic, the club continues with a lower salary, nevertheless recorded a third victory and the youngsters got more playing minutes.
In the capital, the Elite Silver seized the opportunity to embellish a sporting dramatic season. Coach Jean-Marc Jaumin has shook the youngsters awake several times this season because they have insufficient grips.
Den Helder turned out to be the ideal opponent on Wednesday to give the young foals a boost of confidence. Ayoub Nouhi is already looking forward to new playing opportunities in Nijmegen, where Brussels will visit Yoast United, which is the basket pride of Gelderland but must be within the possibilities.
“We won the first leg and so we know we can handle Yoast United. It will be important for the two Nijmegen snipers. If you let them do their thing, you risk damage. I am satisfied with my performance against Den Helder. After two wins and a defeat, it’s good that we can start again with the win.”
shifts
The departure of Ivan Karacic to the Niners Chemnitz caused some shifts. Pape Badji gets all the weight on his shoulders as a motorcycle, but did it smoothly and well. Max Koueguere submitted to jump, which as a 3-player turned out not to be obvious.
“Karacic brought a lot of energy, but was also a leader in the dressing room with his good mood as an extra asset. Max is a fighter who develops to the last gasp, but of course does not play in a natural position. I myself learned a lot from coach Jaumin. It is also important that the atmosphere in the group remained exemplary. Bullying teammates does not happen. Everyone pulls the same rope.”
On Sunday, a four-hour bus journey awaits Brussels. “The previous trip to Leeuwarden was not that bad. We should not grumble about those, because the Dutch also have to keep those distances. Our team is very close to each other and they improved that feeling even more.”