Scariolo: “It will be a competed party and we have to be prepared”

Sergio Scariolocoach of the Spanish team, said Wednesday, on the eve of the Group C match of the Eurobasket in view of Georgiawhich will be a “competed” duel, so they must be “prepared.”

This was indicated Scariolo In the press conference prior to the game, in which he announced that all his players are healthy to face this Eurobasket 2025 in the best way.

«We have a lot of respect for Georgia, they already beat us in the past. They are bigger than us, we have to try to play our basketball and be intelligent. They have NBA players and an American base like Kamar Baldwin, they also have players abroad and others with experience in ACB as Shermadini. It will be a competed party and we have to be prepared, ”he said.

Regarding his team, the Spanish coach showed his confidence in the work of his players and said that each game will be “fundamental” to be able to qualify among the top four of Group C and thus access the round of 16.

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«We have prepared quite well, now there is complicated. I have never had bad sensations these years before starting this tournament. We have a feeling of cohesion and that we have to compete. It remains that the players review their tasks, be clear about what they have to do outside and on the court and start the competition without any added pressure, but with the awareness that it will be very complicated and that each game will be essential to go to the next phase, ”he reflected.

About facing a tournament of these characteristics with as young bases as Sergio of Larrea or Mario Saint-Supéryboth, 19, acknowledged that everything is part of a process that, despite having difficulties, has become “fun.”

«Definitely every year is different. Different experiences, talents, players … We need to adjust, we must know what the objectives are. You need to adapt and understand what is the best way to communicate with these boys, ”he said.

“We can say that you have to ask for help from veteran players,” he added, “which is an important part, but at the same time you have to be responsible and demand that they give the maximum to play these games (…). We have to find balance, because they do not have to feel that the task is too difficult or impossible to perform ».

Although Spain at this time is the tenth to the title, Scariolo wanted to reduce importance to the criteria of these forecasts and stressed that they are only based on “individualities”, while Spain It is characterized by a more “collective” value and also having very good players.

Regarding the only player NBA In his team, the Santi pivot Aldamaof the Memphis Grizzliesthe coach indicated that, in what will be his first European championship, he is on his way to “lead” the team and that he has a great future with the national team.

«It is a process. Santi He is growing on his way to lead the team, he knows that when talking about someone in his position, he can do many things on the track at the service of the team. Santi is still young, I see a great future in Spain. For many reasons he will have a great future in the selection, ”he concluded.