Baskonia introduced Rogavopoulos: “Grateful for the opportunity, I think it suits me”

THE Nikos Rogavopoulos was presented with all solemnity by Baskonia on Tuesday morning and declared himself ready to rise to the challenge of establishing himself on a Euroleague team.

“I quickly decided to play in Baskonia because I like the basketball they play. They are a great team, playing in the Euroleague and with a great history. I also like how they play with pride, a lot of energy and have players who are hungry to improve. I am also one of them. I am very glad to be here. I’m 100% ready to fight and I can’t wait. I will do my best to help the team and be useful. I think this style will suit me because I like the high tempo and I will adapt“, he emphasized.

When asked if he spoke with Yiannis Bourousis, who made history with the Baskonia team, he replied: “I haven’t spoken to him but I hope to have as good a season as him. He was a great player and had led Baskonia to the Final 4».

He made it clear that he does not feel pressure so much for the new competitive environment, nor that he will be called to fill the void of Rokas Giedraitis. “I can’t speak for pressure, but there are demands and I know that. We all started basketball as a hobby and we are happy that it became our profession. Giedraitis is a very good player. I am grateful for the opportunity and will do my best. I have been here for a few days but the team has embraced me, we have very good players and that will help my own game».

As for the effort he made to get drafted? “I tried, I did my best and when that happens you are ok. Now I am happy to be in Baskonia“, he said, while about his favorite player he said: “I like a lot of players. I would say Bogdanovic».

Baskonia sporting director Felix Fernandez, who took it upon himself to introduce the 21-year-old ace, said: “Rogavopoulos is a very promising player that we have watched for some time and that we believe can be a great addition to our project».