Esta Spain in reconstruction is still searching for his identity, as demonstrated before Dominican Republic. It seems like a harsh reality after the progressive withdrawal of their totems that made up the best selection in our history. With this somewhat gray outlook, in their last friendly before the decisive Pre-Olympic The reasons for optimism were given by the reappearance of Lorenzo Brownone of the pillars to hold on to in this difficult ordeal, as he demonstrated in the minutes he was on the court, and the very young Sergio de Larreainvited in the national team, but who lost his temper when scario It gave him the opportunity to play. Green sprout of the future. And the good one.
He base
of Valencia Basket will comply 19 years next December and plays as a base despite measuring 2,03 m. An exceptional size with very good vision of the game, with a great footwork and that does not cut when it comes to penetrating or shooting. Has the self-confidence of the chosen ones and the Alicante fans who packed the Pedro Ferrándiz pavilion enjoyed him…
Scariolo gives him the opportunity… and responds
scario He gave him the team’s baton for the last six minutes of the first half and the kid nailed it. Good in defense and superb in attack with 2/3 field goals (1/2 t2 and 1/1 triple) in addition to adding a steal, two assists and a steal. Difficult to do more in less timeOn the way to the locker room, the veterans were seen congratulating him. Llull He patted him and said something in his ear. The relief that arrives. And then he played the last three of the second half after suffering a blow López-Aróstegui and rounded off his performance with two shots without miss to round out a promising performance.
From Larrea He played this last season in LEB Plata with L’Horta Godellaaveraging 13.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 16.2 efficiency per match. But he has already had the opportunity to debut with the Valencia first team both in the Endesa League like in the Euroleague. Testimonial minutes that will increase considerably if this projection is maintained.
Sergio is a player we are betting a lot on for the future and although he should be with the U-20, he will continue with us a little longer
scario He already spoke the day before about the enormous confidence that in the FEB have placed in this very promising player: “He is a player we are betting a lot on for the future. and although he should be with the U-20, he will continue with us a little longer. We do very similar things and it works very well. him. After a couple of days of rest he will go with the U-20 when we are already with Juan Nuñez back from the draft in the United States.” Spain, with Lorenzo Brown, Alberto Diaz and his own Juan Nunez has the quota of its bases covered for the Pre-Olympic.
De Larrea’s career in the training categories of the Spanish team is fantastic. Was silver in the 2022 U-17 World Cup disputed in Malaga. Won the U-19 World Cup of 2023 played in Debrecen, and was an important piece despite playing At 17 years old, one younger than most of his teammates and rivals. And soon he will dispute the European Under-20 also a year younger than almost all the players. But age was never an obstacle for him, a very talented player and which will have to be followed closely.
In the hands of Pedro Martínez at Valencia
As always in these cases, in order not to see an alibi for its magnificent progression, He will need his club to also give him confidence and playing minutes., something that is not always easy. The next season will be under the supervision of Pedro Martíneznew technician Valencia Basketa coach with whom young people usually improve their performance. From Larrea could be the next to emerge under his leadership.
