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Here are the best hopes in Switzerland M19
The Nati achieved the feat of eliminating France at the M19 World Cup. Before his quarter against New Zealand, focused on four Swiss hopes.
Andrin Njock (left) and Kamary Diakite achieved the feat of eliminating France at the World Cup in Lausanne.
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For his first participation in a World Cup M19young Helvetus hopes do better than defend themselves. After a second -line group phase, Switzerland succeeded in the feat to overcome France in the round of 16. Before the half against New Zealand (kick-off at 8 p.m. this Friday), we take stock of four hopes of the workforce.
Andrin nJock
Andrin Njock (in white) is very solid under the basket.
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The 2 -meter pivot is very dominant under the basket. Since the start of the World Cup, it has counted an average of 10 points (57.7% success in shooting, 4 rebounds and 1 against per game, with a differential of +5). Against France, he became the author of a decisive counter at the very end of the match, while the Blueberries could have waged victory.
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He is the only German -speaking Switzerland on this list. But it was in French that this player trained at BC Winterthour obtained his federal maturity. He is also the first player trained at the National Center for Swiss basketball (CNBS) to have joined the NCAA-1, in 1re US academic basketball division.
Njock indeed joined the State University of Appalachians last year, but used a year Redshirt. This means that he was able to train and develop in the university program, without being able to play an official match. The goal: to adapt to the level, to progress physically and technically, without toasting one of its four years of eligibility.
Dutch Nessah
Dayan Nessah (right) will play at Cleveland University next year.
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This 2 meter strong winger is the offensive leader of the Swiss team. Since the start of the tournament, he has been running on average at 17 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists per match. Solid. For the moment, he is at the 8e Probable place of MVP (best players) of the tournament, only four rows behind the future potential first choice of the NBA 2026 draft, Also dybantsa.
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Born in Geneva, Dayan Nessah went to evolve in Barcelona at the age of 13. Last year, he signed to George Washington, in the American university championship. Righting in his progression by injuries, he could only play 21 games (seven minutes of playing time on average, for 2.7 points). This summer, he made the choice to change the air: he will play in Cleveland next year, for his second year in the United States.
Lucas Maniema
Lucas Maniema has decided to continue his career in Spain.
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The 1.93 m playmaker is not the most prominent player. It is rather one of those who make shine. Against France, he made a match in his image: 12 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists. Complete. The captain of this Swiss M19 has been his team’s metronome since the start of the tournament, even if he has often fished in the finish (34.2% of address on average), and sometimes lost a little too many balls (three against France, including a loss of ball that could have been expensive at the end of the match).
Trained in Bernex Basket, then in Geneva Basketball Academy, he made the choice to go abroad last year. Direction Gran Canaria, where he played the season with the Spanish club reserve team, in 3e division.
Oliver Sassella
Oliver Sassella is very skilful at three points since the start of the competition.
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By signing in Lugano at the start of last season, Oliver Sassella had become the second player to sign a professional contract having passed through the CNBS, in Lausanne. During his first year in the pro world, he turned on average at 9 points (40% at three points), 2 rebounds and 2 assists per game.
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During this World M19 World Cup, it impressed by its good quality to award -winning shooting (43.4% three -point success since the start of the competition). He is the strong man of victory against France on Wednesday, with a more than solid statistical line: 25 points (55% at three points and a differential of +5). It is he who equalizes 50 seconds from the siren, to allow Switzerland to tear the extension.
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