18 January 2007
Hammon: “I’m here to help this team win games”
1/17/2007 – Becky Hammon, newly signed to Rivas Futura, arrived last Saturday at Madrid Barajas airport direct from New York with only enough time to drop her suitcases at Rivas-Vaciamadrid and go catch a plane to Hondarribia. There she played her first minutes with her new teammates, also the first minutes of her successful European career.
Interviewer: What did you know about Rivas Futura before coming here?
Hammon: Well, not very much. I had heard really good things about Madrid and about the club’s organization, and how well they treat their players, so it was an easy decision to make.
Int.: You’re a big star in the WNBA. In this league, there are other players who are also very important in the American league. What can you bring to the League and to Rivas Futura?
Ham.: I always want to play at the highest level, so here I intend to help my teammates to win. I have a lot of respect for the other players and what I’m here to do is make a good team even better.
Int.: We have heard and seen a lot about your style of play, but tell us what you think are your best moves?
Ham.: I think I’m a really creative player, I have a good shot, penetrate to the basket and dish to my teammates. I think I bring a lot to my team’s game, I like to pass and shoot...
Int.: To finish up, say something to the Rivas Futura fans.
Ham.: I’m really excited to be here, to get to know my teammates and to play for a club that runs so well. I’m here to help this team win games.
Source article: Hammon: "Voy a ayudar al equipo a ganar partidos"
07 January 2007
Ros Casares announce Manolo Real as replacement for Albert
12/29/2006 – After the non-renewal of Esteban Albert as head coach of Ciudad Ros Casares in the Liga Femenina, the valencian club has decided to put Manolo Real, up to now the chief of scouting, at the head of the team.
Ros Casares press release
There were several candidates for the vacant spot, but at the end of the day, according to General Manager Carme Lluveras, “Manolo Real had all the qualifications we were looking for to change the dynamic of the team. He’s a qualified coach with a good background in men’s basketball, in addition to being one of our organization.”
Manolo Real has commented, “It is an honor for them to have thought of me. This is a great responsibility and a great challenge, both personal and professional, to fulfill the goals laid down by the Club.”
With the team returning from their Christmas holidays, tomorrow begins the practice push for the first title of 2007, the Queen’s Cup. The team will practice in the Fonteta from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Source article: Ros Casares anuncia a Manolo Real como recambio para Albert
