The training camp of Zadar has begun
The training camp of Zadar ahead of the new season is underway. Head coach Aleš Pipan has gathered the majority of the team in the first practice.
(Photo: Zadar)
Lovre Bašić and Domagoj Vuković were absent, as they are currently in China playing for Croatia B National team at the Borislav Stanković Cup, while Mario Little will join the team later since the Venezuelan National Championship, where he became champion with Guaros de Lara, has just finished.
The players that gathered at the first practice are Božić, Brzoja, Erslan, Grant, Krajina, Marić, Planinić, Špralja and Tomas. American Malcolm Grant did not practice, as his equipment was lost at the airport.
“I know where I have come and I am aware of huge expectations upon us. We are not yet in full strength and we are looking for one or two new players and when we find them, we will be able to speak about the precise goals. The most important thing, however, is that all players that will be playing for Zadar, give their maximum on court,” head coach Aleš Pipan stated.
Zadar will face Split on 23 and 31 of August and they will also participate at the tournament in France between 12 and 16 September.
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Počele pripreme Zadra
Započele su pripreme košarkaša Zadra za nadolazeću sezonu. Trener Aleš Pipan okupio je na prvom treningu veći dio prve momčadi.
Opravdano su bili odsutni Lovre Bašić i Domagoj Vuković koji su u Kini s B reprezentacijom Hrvatske na Kupu Borislava Stankovića, dok je Amerikanac Mario Little dobio dozvolu za kasniji dolazak s obzirom da je tek završilo prvenstvo Venezuele, gdje se okitio naslovom prvaka sa svojim dosadašnjim klubom Guaros de Lara.
Od igrača iz prve momčadi na jutarnjem treningu su bili Božić, Brzoja, Erslan, Grant, Krajina, Marić, Planinić, Špralja i Tomas. Amerikanac Malcolm Grant nije trenirao jer mu se oprema, zajedno s ostalom prtljagom, zagubila prilikom prekrcaja u zračnoj luci.
"Znam gdje sam došao i svjestan sam velikih očekivanja od nas. Nismo još kompletni, tražimo još jednog ili dva igrača tako da ćemo tek tada moći govoriti o konkretnijim ciljevima. Ipak, najvažnije je da svi koji će nastupati za Zadar daju sve od sebe i ostave srce na parketu," istaknuo je Pipan.
Zadar je 23. i 31. kolovoza dogovorio pripremne oglede sa Splitom, a od 12. do 16. rujna igraju na turniru u Francuskoj.
