The Israeli coach, Sharon Drucker, before left to Bormio, said: “we work hard. The same we will do during our stay in Bormio.I am content with my team because all the players give their best by following our instructions”. To continue: “in the first friendly game against the Pierikos/ Archelaos last Saturday we had the opportunity to use different systems such as defense and offense.After the game we found our mistakes and we analyzed them. Our aim is to improve ourselves”.

Regarding the friendly games which the team will give in Bormio coach stated: “at this time we don’t care to win the games but only to improve in offense and in defense. We are in a crucial point because we need some players to complete the roster for the next season and to be ready for the official games”.

Concerning the other transfers of the team added: “we wait for two more guards. Kostas Charalampidis is a good player and we discuss about him with the President. His issue does not depend on us”. Also, about Fanis Koumpouras: “Yesterday we discussed with Fanis and we decided to come with us in Italy. There is will by both sides and we hope to help us”.

Finally, about the new player P.J. Tucker said: “Tucker is a player that fits in our team because he is emotional and cares about the team. He is a great addition for us because he is an athlete who can lead our effort”.