FRAN HERRERA / ublapalma.blogspot.com
The May 31, 1994 a group of people linked to football Alicante, mainly through "The Basketball Club of Miguel Hernández", decided to create a new Club with name "CB Lucentum Alicante, with the clear objective of Alicante is one day in the national basketball elite. Accepting the July 25, 1994 to address the invitation and therefore payment for Alicante to compete that season in the Division of National Basketball Plata, known as the EBA League, created the first professional team Lucentum.
Problems
geographical distribution of all EBA teams among four groups, we do compete in the so-called "Southern Conference" (Andalusia, Canary Islands), away from a natural geographic framework for the positioning of our city and the consequent increase expenses for travel, as had been the inclusion in the "Eastern Conference." From the beginning it was an important company from Alicante "Ernesto Appliances" which continued as a sponsor of the club, ready to financially support the sports project. However, all our sports and economic constraints were overcome to get outside Alicante making its way into the national basketball scene, both sporting merit as for their behavior on and off the slopes. Sporting, overflowed the most optimistic forecasts, the interest of the city of Alicante for basketball, the media and the authorities was increasing, to get the city to overturn the team (the Pavilion was packed in three play-off games). It managed to reach the Final of the EBA League, held in Gijón from 3 to June 5, 1995, to reach the semifinal for promotion ACB. The dream could not realize, at the last second and was lost by one point against the host team. But Alicante, nevertheless, was the big winner in the sector.
Alicante Club wins the sympathy of technicians, managers and fans displaced Gijón, recognized as the Club for best picture and best game practiced. Throughout 1996, the English Basketball Federation (FEB) consolidates important restructuring in their various categories in the competition, the most significant being the creation of a new professional league called the English Basketball League (LEB), which would be accessed not only sporting achievements but at the invitation of FEB between computers that request and pass a tough situation audit socio-economic status. CB Lucentum
Alicante requesting its inclusion in the LEB, along with other 23 teams, and after going to respond to each and every one of the requirements requested by the FEB LEB team admitted as being the sole representative of the Valencian Community English Basketball League (LEB). Good sports campaigns conducted thousands of Alicante came to witness the matches Lucentum Modernization Center, at that time with 4,000 seats, which were filled in the play-off for promotion to the ACB.
These are players who meet on Friday to the UB La Palma in the Pavilion Insular de Miraflores:
PHOTO: cblucentum.com
BASES:
4 # Josh Fisher : U.S. base (born in Washington) 27 years old and 1.89 meters tall. It takes no extra space as it is a English citizen. He trained as a player at the University of St. Louis (NCAA), where he completed the four-year cycle (00/04). In 2004 he received an invitation to play the summer league ended Inca and signed for Pamesa Castellón (LEB-2), related equipment Pamesa Valencia, even got to play two games in the ACB. Season. In the 05/06 season he signed for Fahr Heaters Gijón (LEB), but ended up playing in the ACB with Real Madrid (ACB) after completing the first round. Last season he joined the ranks of Lucentum Alicante (ACB), the team faced its second season.
will be the team's starting base Alicante. Stands for the intensity and aggressiveness he gives to his game, making him a difficult player to beat on defense, where he also is encouraged by the power of his legs, allowing you to consistently above its pair. Has good ball handling and vision, has speed to run the counter and have to drive to the basket as effectively. Its biggest flaw is perhaps his shot from the perimeter, a circumstance which undercuts a greater role in their offensive team, but that does not mean that sometimes can not write triples with good percentages.
18 # Stephane Dumas : French base 29 years old and 1.92 meters tall that Lucentum reached after passing through the CB Leon. Having started playing in the Toulon-Hyeres (95/96) was signed by CSP Limoges, the computer on which he played for four seasons (96/00) and which was league champion and the Korac Cup. In 2000 landed in the English basketball to play Joventut Badalona (00/02). His next station in the ACB was the Caprabo Forum Valladolid and Lleida (02/03), again Joventut Badalona (03/04) and finally the Casademont Girona (04/05). During the year 05/06, a few months after playing in the Italian Air Avellino, was hired in February by the CB Leon (LEB), team with which he repeated last year.
must be the basis Lucentum alternate, but that does not mean you can not take a leading role during a game. It is above all a team player, able to contribute experience and "know to be 'on the track. His versatility may allow you to play too "2" at any given time. It has an impeccable ball control and ability to set the pace of play that suits at all times, knows how to use his speed to get the counter and put the pause when you play static. Although not lavish much on the shot, is a player capable of scoring in triple penetration or launching frontal position after a crash. In defense applies because of its physical intensity, although not exactly his strong point ...
PERIMETER:
19 # Lucio Angulo : Zaragoza forward 34 years old and 1.98 meters high facing its fifth season in the ranks of Lucentum Alicante. Formed in the lower categories of CB Zaragoza. Later (92/93 season) was loaned to Canned Daroca (1 ª Division B), debuting in the ACB with Argal Huesca in 93/94. From 1994 to 1996 played in the Amway Zaragoza (ACB), joining in 1996 by the TAU Victoria ACB). In Alava all played until the end of the 98/99 season. Subsequently ended up in the Real Madrid (ACB), which again coincided with his brother Alberto. After passing through the target set in the 03/04 season he transferred to Etos Alicante (ACB), the club he has played so far in the NCAA today. He has been capped 49 times by selecting English.
One of the leaders of the English basketball in the last two decades. Above all is a great professional, a player who gives the team more than his numbers indicate statistical. Excellent defender (possibly his best virtue), is complicated by its ability to overtake lateral movements, to which we must add to read the game and anticipation in the passing, qualities that allow you to recover many balls. In attack is more limited, although he knows otherwise get to the basket through effectively ending insights, while his perimeter shot, without being bad, is not a major threat to opposing teams, so do not abuse it.
5 # Alain Digbeu : French forward 31 years old and 2.01 meters high playing his third season in Alicante land. He began his career in the modest cestista Vénissieux (94/95), where he started in Asvel Villeurbanne (95/99). In the 99/00 season came to Spain to play in the ACB with FC Barcelona for three seasons. Then he spent a year at Real Madrid (02/03) and another in the DKV Joventut (03/04) before joining Italian basketball (Casti Group Varese) in MY 04/05. That campaign was finished playing with the ethos Alicante, where he has played to date, Although last season ended it on loan at Bologna Climanio Italian. A full international for France.
One of the 'stars' in the league, at least if we look at his career cestista. This is a wing equipped with a fantastic physical condition, making it a spectacular player in many of their actions, especially their mates. It is an impulsive and dynamic player, with offensive fundamentals rather scarce, but can score easily triple. In defense is all a wonder, that would cause the opposing team's offensive reference to his intensity and aggressiveness, helped also by his physique. A 'SUV' that if it is proposed, can make a difference in the LEB ...
14 # Axel Weigand : Argentine forward 22 years old and 2.02 meters high facing his fourth season in the ranks of Alicante. It has an Italian passport, so it will not take up extra space. After playing three seasons in the Argentine Boca Juniors (01/04), arrived in Spain in the 04/05 season then hired by the ACB Etos Alicante, where the team has played to date.
is a forward who was considered one of the most promising Argentine basketball, but has never finished to confirm the conditions you assume. For its versatility can accommodate both the position of "3" as to "4." Has physical and ways to become a great player, but lacks confidence and mature in some aspects of his game. In defense has conditions to do a great job, it may even be helpful in the rebound, while more work needs to attack his shot from a distance. Will have to earn minutes on the track, because in his position the competition is great ...
10 # Pat Carroll : American forward (born in Horsham, Pennsylvania) 24 years old and 1.98 meters high, has reached Lucentum few weeks ago to replace the injured Bennerman. Formed as a player at the University of St. Joseph's (NCAA), where he completed the four-year cycle (01/05). During those years, he became one of the best players of this university, averaging 18 points in his senior year. In 2005 he took part in the Minnesota Summer League with the Houston Rockets (NBA), but ended up playing in Italy, particularly in the Noi Sport Monte Terminillo Rieti. In the 06/07 season was signed by the Dallas Mavericks (NBA), but a few months was 'cut' and stayed in Europe again, this time from the BCM Gravelines Dunkerque hand of France, where he averaged 8.9 points and 2.8 rebounds. This season began in Cajasol Seville (ACB), until he left the team makes a conference. He is the brother of Matt Carroll, Charlotte Bobcats forward from.
His arrival a few weeks ago to set Alicante has been quite a 'blessing' for Quim Costa, as Carroll has quickly become a major threat to rivals from the perimeter. Left-hander, is primarily a specialist in the overseas launch, especially from beyond the three point line, the side who can score with good percentages. Never shake hands, and is the ideal player to gamble at times of maximum pressure. Complete player, also has good defensive fundamentals, where able to retrieve balls and lend a hand on the rebound. If you're fit, can be destabilizing ...
INSIDE GAME:
8 # Nick George : English power forward 25 years old and 2.02 meters high facing his first season in the team Alicante. After military for four years (02/06) at the University of Virginia Rams (NCAA), after last year played the prestigious Portsmouth Invitational Tournament and Summer League in Las Vegas with the Golden State Warriors NBA). Last season he played in two teams from Italy, first at Benetton Treviso (A-1) and then the Zarotti Imola (A-2).
is a "4" of great physical strength to be provided to current and power equipment game Alicante. Best exploited the conditions when you can run, because the game is going fast on their way to understand the game and physical condition. In this sense, it can also play as a classic small forward, possibly his ideal position. Defense is hard on the brand, which can defend both forwards and men larger, has a nose for rebounds and can also clog up the opponent's shots, while the attack is an active player and makes good use of its cash shot to 4-5 meters. Without holding it will be important in rotations Costa ...
11 # Keith Waleskowski : pivot American (born in Dayton) of 2.03 meters and 25 years of age. This summer has a German passport, so that will not take extra space. He trained as a player in Dayton University (NCAA), where he worked between 1999 and 2003. Before landing in Spain was playing in summer leagues with the Utah Jazz (NBA), which already showed good manners. In the 04/06 season he signed for Fahr Heaters Gijón (LEB), and after becoming one of the revelations in the league, was hired by the PW Murcia (LEB), where an injury prevented him from offering his real level. After recovering, last season was rehired by Fahr Gijón (LEB), which again claimed a high level player in this league.
pivot is a lefty who is one of the clear references in the game Alicante. And is that without being a mega star, Waleskowski is a player who makes a difference in the LEB League thanks to his intelligence and his knowledge of the category. And that is not an individual player, rather the opposite: it is a team player who works at the track looking out for his team. Without being physically strong, can impose his rebounding ability in both areas and is an advocate hard and intense. In attack it resolvent in positions close to the basket thanks to his good offensive moves, but also record from 4-5 feet with ease, and even not uncommon to see a triple marked.
15 # Taylor Coppenrath : pivot American (born in Vermont) to 26 years old and 2.06 meters high. He trained as a player at the University of Vermont (NCAA), where he played in the period from 00/05, finishing as second top scorer in the history of it. His first professional experience was spent in the Greek AEK Athens (05/06), while last season he played in the ranks of Angelico Biella (A-1) Italian.
a pivot is not very high but very bulky, allowing you to use with toughness in the paint when defending bigger opponents (is strong and good athletic ability), which makes them very difficult to overtake. Blocks very well rebound in both baskets, can play back the ring and brings intelligence and balance to the indoor game Alicante. Up front is a player 'generous' with their peers, able to play open and use a good doll middle and long distance, making it a versatile interior, capable of playing "4" or even false " 3 ". He also knows penetrate using their physical strength. It has no the "name" of others, but it sure is a great boost for the team Quim Costa ...
16 # Henk Norel : Dutch young center 20 years old and 2.11 meters high this summer has arrived on loan from Lucentum DKV Joventut. Formed in the lower categories of SV Argon, in the 04/05 season was signed by the Demon Astronauts in Amsterdam for his junior team. He arrived in Spain in 2005 to play in the CB Prat (EBA), all connected to Joventut Badalona, \u200b\u200band even got to play three games in the ACB with the dark green team. Last season continued alternating both categories, whereas face to this season DKV Joventut has chosen to cede to Lucentum Alicante to continue maturing as a player.
This is one of the most promising European basketball medium term. Despite his height has a good coordination in their movements and boasts a carefully crafted offensive fundamentals. He likes to play with intensity and almost never make bad decisions, which make it an effective and regular player in your game. Although it lacks the body to fight with bulkier pivots, likes to play hard and does not wrinkle to anyone. Is easy to learn and it allows you to improve throughout the season.
7 # Martynas Andriuskevicius : Lithuanian young center 21 years old and 2.18 meters high facing his first year in the ranks of Lucentum. Formed in the lower categories of Kaunas Zalguiris, playing with the first team in the 04/05 season (played in 15 Euroleague games.) Being very young, he entered the NBA Draft 2005 by the Orlando Magic (14 th position of the 2 nd round), although their rights being acquired by the Cleveland Cavaliers, who joined his staff in the face of season 05 / 06. The following season he was traded to the Chicago Bulls, but ended up playing in the Dakota Wizards of the D-League. In December 2006, suffered serious head injuries after a punch of his teammate Awvee Storey in training. Fortunately, he recovered and returned to the court within a short period of time. This season has returned to Europe to play in the LEB with Lucentum.
In his junior season was considered one of the most promising players in European basketball, both for height and for his enormous talent. It has a great foundation for offensive play, which is able to post or shoot from positions away from the ring and knows to throw the ball up the floor or pass with good vision. In defense intimidates opponents with his mere presence, as its endless arms reach to tap any shot. Know how to defend and has no trouble closing the rebound. If you are physically well, and if your mindset for the game is adequate, can become a player capable of differentiating in the minutes that is on track. It will be an important season for their future, and you need reunited as a basketball player ...
COACH:
Quim Costa , 51, Barcelona coach facing his first season in charge of Lucentum with the clear objective of returning the box to the ACB Alicante . After working as an assistant coach at FC Barcelona, \u200b\u200bin the 92/93 season takes over the first team. In the 94/95 runs Valvi the ACB to Girona, but is dismissed after 29 games and the next year goes to Sant Josep de Badalona (Liga EBA). After a few years (97/02) to perform various functions for FC Barcelona in the season 02/03 is in charge of the City of Huelva (LEB) until 2005.
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