H Elite League confirmed by first matchday its very character as a league that gives opportunities to young players to stand out and get playing time at a very demanding level. Despite the fact that 5 of the 7 games were decided by single-digit points and only one was a clear 20-point victory, the coaches showed confidence in the new guys at a rate of 56.7%!
A total of 14 teams entered the battle of the first round they used 120 Greek players (not counting foreigners). Of them, 68 are born in 1999 and youngerthat is, they fall under the regulation of the age bonus, which has been established since the upgrade of the league. It is also characteristic that almost half of these players were born in 2003 and younger, that is, they are still at the U21 age level.
The fact is even more important if one considers that we are referring to players who competed (and not just members of the team’s roster) and that in premierships coaches tend to have a tighter rotation in order to take advantage of the experience of the most seasoned players. » of their players. So the number of younger players is expected to rise even further.
HANTH dragged the dance of using new players to the premiere. Eight of the nine Greeks who competed were born in 1999 and younger. Three teams with seven players followed (Panerythraikos, Papagou and Near East).
A total of four players played more than 30 minutes in the premiership matches. Valantis Kourtidis of Panerythraikos had the biggest participation, who stayed on the floor for 38:12 in the thriller match against Megarida, which was decided in overtime!
Source: Sport Fm
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