The speed was very fast and the intensity was high on Tuesday at the first practice of the Ottawa BlackJacks camp at the La Cité gymnasium. The organization is focused on youth this season, after a first year of ups and downs in terms of court results in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL).
Ottawa won just 4 of 14 games in 2021, in a season shortened by the pandemic.
We looked forward to last year’s experience. This season, we want more juice, explosiveness and youthexplains head coach Charles Dubé-Brais, who is in his second season in office.
That’s what has been successful in the League overall. This athletic side is necessary to make a difference and play at speed CEBL. This is a League oddity.
The organization wanted these qualities to be developed quickly when the camp opened. Players are on the field for quick drills that put the defense in the spotlight.
There was a lot of content in the training. We want to keep the level of competitiveness high, especially with the goal of having a stronger and tougher defense. We want to set the tone. Hopefully this will continue in the coming daysexplanation of the BlackJacks pilot.
Only four players have returned since last season as the team earned 6at ranked in 7 teams. To newcomers, the leader Demosthenes nerves who played last year in Saskatchewan. The 27-year-old has been charmed since arriving in the capital.
” The confidence the team gave me really motivated me. I’m not far from Montreal. Playing for capital is a great opportunity for me. “
This first day was intense on both sides of the field. The players are ready. They want to fight and everyone works hard, well! With this kind of intensity, we’ll want to kick first, that’s what we want to playexplanation by Desmosthene.
BlackJacks also got their hands on players like Walt Lemon Jr. at Deng Adel who played 11 and 19 NBA games, respectively. These newcomers will clearly have top roles.
” There is a higher level of talent in players who have worked in the NBA. Not many people could have said that last year. “
It’s intriguing to work with them because they have profiles that match what dominates the League. We expect a lot from them. This allows us to keep players in complementary roles. We didn’t miss that last year, but we missed it starthe star talent your needenthuses Dubé-Brais.
If the coach learned something important in his first season on CEBLdon’t look too far ahead.
We are [ne] unable to project what we will look like in June and July. Lots of changes. What matters is the present moment and the battle to come. We Care May 25 vs. Fraser Valley and on May 26, we will think of Montrealpicture coach.
The competition will be tougher this season as the CEBL added three teams to the championship for a total of ten teams, including the Montreal Alliance, which would be Ottawa’s natural rival.
Source: Radio-Canada
