The head coach of the Indian basketball team says, “India needs 15 to 20 top-class youngsters every year; this means we will have around 120 players in six to seven years.
The head coach of the Indian basketball team says, “India needs 15 to 20 top-class youngsters every year; this means we will have around 120 players in six to seven years.
nba academy India has been a boon to young basketball players who have opened doors to many dreams and taken them to countries like the United States and Australia to train and compete with some of the best players in the world.
But it has also created a big problem.
“In India, we have an NBA academy which is working to develop basketball. But without our knowledge they are sending players out of India so how will we play Vaseline MaticIn conversation with the head coach of Indian Basketball, Hindu on the edge of INBL Here.
Pranav Prince (19) of India scores during the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Qualifier match between India and Lebanon at Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium in Bengaluru on August 29, 2022. photo credit: K. Murli Kumar
“For example, we have prince (pranav), Aman (Sandhu) And Princepal (lion) Outside India (they have gone to America). They are all NBA Academy products that we cannot use (for the national team). NBA Academy has to cooperate more with us, we have to sit together and make a plan which is good for Indian Basketball.
“I can’t say I’m unhappy (that they’re going to America), all I’m saying is that there has to be a plan about how we can use the player.”
Unlike many other countries, India does not allow naturalized players Playing for the national team is why every player who goes abroad suffers a big loss.
Team Ignite’s Princepal Singh looks on during practice at the AdventHealth Arena on February 4, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. , photo credit: GETTY IMAGES
“In women’s basketball, recently we had a player who was sent to the US by the NBA Academy. Later, she went for basketball without borders The schedule was a good trip to Australia and after that she didn’t want to play for the national team. This is something that has to be controlled,” the 61-year-old from Serbia explained.
He feels that Indian basketball needs a wider base to showcase many bright faces.
“We need to produce around 15 to 20 top level players every year. That means in six to seven years we will have around 120 players. That’s what we need.”
He feels that the Indian boys’ runner-up position in the recently held FIBA 3×3 Under-17 Asia Cup will give a big boost to the game.
“It’s something that gives us a great opportunity … 3×3 is excellent preparation for 5×5. You have a very short game, a very intense game, something happens every 12 seconds,” said Matic , who previously coached Iran and Lebanon.
“Athletely and at skill level and fighting, 5×5 is a different game but somehow I see 3×3 as part of 5×5. We have to mix the two. And 3×3 Pro League (world tour for men where an Indian team is playing the game). Was in action recently) has helped as our players are getting ranked higher.”
He believes that the youth group that is emerging now is part of the ‘new generation’ which should come well around 2025.