Junior A of Bàsquet Manresa competes in the Spanish Club Championship
From April 28 to May 4, the Junior A of the Manresa club, directed by Carlos Flores, competes in the Spanish Championship held in the city of Huelva.
Bàsquet Manresa is represented in the Spanish Male Junior Club Championship, organized by the Spanish Basketball Federation, and which will take place from April 28 to May 4 in the Andalusian city of Huelva.
Júnior A has been paired in group D along with Unicaja Andalucía, CD Don Bosco and UCAM Murcia.
The squad that will represent the Manresa team is made up of: Paul Ater, Marc Rosell, Bruno Alocén, Aleix López, Max Gaspá, Carles Guitart, Miquel Llompart, Jan Pumarola, Ladji Coulibaly, Lucas Sánchez, Ousmane Diarra and Gerard Fernández. The coaching staff is made up of Carlos Flores, Jordi Sancho, Pol Morera and Helena Bigorra.
Sunday, April 28 at 5:30 p.m. / Game 1, Group D
BÀSQUET MANRESA - UNICAJA ANDALUCÍA (77-61)
Aljaraque Municipal Pavilion
The Junior A of Bàsquet Manresa managed to beat Unicaja Andalucía on the opening day of the Spanish Championship. Those from Bages led the entire game over the Andalusians and took the victory with a final result of 77-61.
Ladji Coulibaly, with 8 points and 18 rebounds, was Bàsquet Manresa's most valued player with a total of 26 rating credits.
Monday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m. / Game 2, Group D
BÀSQUET MANRESA - CD DON BOSCO (95-68)
Carolina Marín Sports Palace
Match statistics
Junior A has qualified for the next round after beating the Valencian CD Don Bosco by 95-68. The Catalans started behind on the scoreboard but a spectacular 3rd quarter with a balance of 35-9 for Bages established a difference that would mean the final victory.
The player from Manresa Ladji Coulibaly, with 26 points, 10 rebounds and a PIR of 34 led Bàsquet Manresa against the Valencians.
Tuesday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. / Game 3, Group D
UCAM MURCIA - BÀSQUET MANRESA (52-78)
Aljaraque Municipal Pavilion
Match statistics
Junior A has closed the group stage with another victory, this time against UCAM Murcia by 52-78. After an even first half, Carlos Flores' players were superior in the second and broke the game.
Paul Ater Maker Bol, with 13 points, 10 rebounds and 22 rating credits, has been the most outstanding player in Bàsquet Manresa
Wednesday 1 May at 7:00 p.m. / Round of 16
BÀSQUET MANRESA-CB NOVASCHOOL RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA (82-54)
Polideportivo Plus Ultra, Palos de la Frontera
Match statistics
Junior A took the ticket to the quarterfinals after clearly beating CB Novaschool Rincón de la Victoria from Malaga by 82-54, in a match in which they dominated from the beginning and had not suffered at any time to achieve the victory.
Aleix López, with records of 11 points and 14 rating credits, has been the most valued player in Bàsquet Manresa.
Thursday, May 2 at 7:00 p.m. / Quarterfinals
VALENCIA BASKET-BÀSQUET MANRESA (93-100)
Carolina Marín Sports Palace, Huelva
Match statistics
The Bàsquet Manresa's Junior has earned a ticket to the semifinals of the Spanish Championship after beating Valencia Basket in a very competitive match that was resolved in extra time (93-100). Thus, the Manresans are among the four best teams in the country and will play in the semifinals against Barça.
Max Gaspà has been the Manresa leader in statistics thanks to his 24 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 23 rating credits.
Friday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m. / Semifinal
BARÇA-BÀSQUET MANRESA (85-82)
Carolina Marín Sports Palace, Huelva
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Saturday May 4 at 11:30 / Third and fourth place
BÀSQUET MANRESA-ZENTRO BASKET MADRID (79-89)
Andrés Estrada Pavilion, Huelva
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