The Blues did the job against Great Britain on Friday in Pau, notably with a good Zach Risacher.
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Yabusele shows the way
As a good captain, Guerschon Yabusele took responsibility this Friday, during the victory over Great Britain (74-67), in Pau. The new Knicks player set the tone at the end first period and remained on this tempo after rest. 11 points for him, with 3 interceptions as a bonus. He also made the counter of the evening. Good yabusele. The Blues will need the double Olympic medalist at this level offensively to feed ambitions at the Euro (August 27-September 14). And even more no doubt …
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Risacher, Coulibaly … Young people are showing
The public gathered at the Palais des Sports was hot. It is a reality, with a stifling temperature. But it is also an image, with the Blues who made the show. Many spectacular dunks, such as that of a very good Zaccharie Risacher at the end of the first quarter or that of Bilal Coulibaly at high altitude in the second period. Young Blues made their athletic qualities speak on Friday evening. Alexandre Sarr too, the address with three points less (0/4). Note that Risacher was more enterprising than on Monday. He needed it. We are not far from thinking that it was the best blue. “”Individually, I was able to express myself, it is the fruit of the preparation. The objective is to rise in temperature throughout the preparation. We must not forget that I am above all a team player. If I manage to play very well tonight, it is thanks to my teammates“, He said.
Jaiteh abreuvé
Admittedly, the former Monaco player is not Hakeem Olajuwon. There is nonetheless a relatively technical pivot that can do beautiful things when it is well served. This is what Mam Jaiteh (12 pts) set out to do in this meeting against Great Britain, he who had not played on Monday during the 81-75 victory against Montenegro. He scored points for the list of 12, especially since Vincent Poirier was very discreet, even if the inner sector seems completed. The fact remains that Jaiteh notably benefited from Théo Malédon’s services (8 pds), which did not try a single shot.
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An attack always slow
What made the difference after rest? “”Much more energy defensively and everyone pushed the ball, which gave easy baskets. Trusting is the key. Everyone can bring to the field. Everyone has to give themselves responsibilities», Analyzed Elie Okobo, who was inactive in the 81-75 victory against Montenegro on Monday. It remains to be seen on 40 minutes. One thing is certain: the offensive game of the Blues failed in the first period, movement, address … The French team also failed for throws. “”We still have lots of things to settle but we are confident, it will go. It’s pretty positive tonight“Said Zach Risacher. Only 4/22 at three points and a small 53.8 launches for France.
Hifi in a bad night
On Monday, Nadir Hifi showed up in his best light. Friday, it was not that … The Parisian was not successful and annoyed himself in front of his own clumsiness. One day without. Do not blame him or hope that he will always be at the top. The waste is part of his game. We will not change it … 2 points at 1/6 on shots, 3 assists but 2 ball losses, one +/- to -7.
