In exclusive statements to Prensa Latina, Lucas III was delighted with the reception he received in the largest of the Antilles, where he made his debut as coach of his country’s national squad.
I have enjoyed being in Cuba, everyone is very friendly, the food is wonderful, it is a beautiful country, it has been a great experience, I think not only for me, but for my entire team, he said.
His team lost the day before against Cuba 62 points to 76 in the second window of the qualifiers for the 2025 Americas Cup of basketball.
Cuba is a very good team, they have improved a lot, they have an interesting mix of experienced players with young players and they beat us. That game is already in the past, we have to focus on the present and win what is left to continue, sometimes you don’t have your night, you have to live in the moment, he pointed out.
The coach confirmed his confidence in his students to reach one of the two tickets in dispute for the Americup 2025.
I still trust the guys I have, we are still building mutual understanding due to the short time of work, because it is a new relationship and we are learning from each other, but the goal is to play hard, with a lot of passion, he explained.
In the capital Ciudad Deportiva the superiority of the locals was seen from the beginning, but the Bahamians never threw in the towel.
It is a very strong group, all the teams are good and each game will be complicated, but I have seen that each one goes out with great pride to defend the colors of their country. That’s why every game is as if it were the last and you see a lot of dedication, he concluded.
The Bahamas team must arrive this Saturday in the United States, where they will play next Monday against the local team at the close of this qualifying window.
After yesterday’s results, the largest of the Antilles and the northern team lead group D with a balance of two wins and one loss, while the Bahamas and Puerto Rico are 1-2.
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