Booker to make his debut against former team
In the 15th round of ABA League, Igokea are coming to Ljubljana to face Union Olimpija in the battle of two sides with high ambitions, but not the most desired position in the standings. In his first game in ABA League this season, Chris Booker will face his former team in Stožice.
In the 15th round of ABA League, Igokea are coming to Ljubljana to face Union Olimpija in the battle of two sides with high ambitions, but not the most desired position in the standings. In his first game in ABA League this season, Chris Booker will face his former team in Stožice.
ABA League 15th round, Sunday, 19.12.2015:
Where? Stožice Arena, Ljubljana
When? 17:00
Story of the game: After making their way into the Eurocup Last 32, Union Olimpija return to ABA League courts where they will try to settle the old business with Igokea, which have knocked them down in the second round of the season in Laktaši.
However, a tough job is in front of Gašper Potočnik and his players, since it is still not clear whether injured Miha Lapornik and Blaž Mesiček will be ready to play this time around, while Igokea have even strengthened their ranks since the season"s beginning by bringing in Ivan Radenović, Dušan Katnić and Cristopher Booker.
Still, home court might be an advantage good enough to for the Dragons to burn the opponent from Aleksandrovac down for the first time this season.
Match-up in focus: Even though he is still a newcomer in Igokea"s ranks, a lot might depend regarding the game"s outcome on him. Christopher Booker is expected to be the main force under the rim for the guests due to his qualities and also a vast experience of winning in Stožice, back from his times spent with Krka. A task to stop him will be a big challenge for Olimpija"s big man Ronalds Zakis who does not really play on a constant level this season. When he was playing well and managed to establish an inside game for Union Olimpija, his team usually won, so…
