Valencia Basket, ready to fight for a ticket to the Euroleague

Next Wednesday, September 25, the EuroCup kicks off with an exciting duel between two of the main title contenders. Valencia Basket will face Hapoel Jerusalem in Bulgaria, where the Israeli team will play as the home team this season.

The "taronja" squad comes with renewed energy to a competition they see as key to securing direct qualification to the EuroLeague. With an ambitious project that includes the opening of the impressive Roig Arena and a roster designed to compete at the highest level, the Valencia team aims high this season. A major attraction this year is the return of Pedro Martínez to the bench, the coach who led them to clinch the Liga Endesa ACB title in the historic 2016-2017 season.

Among the players of Valencia Basket, several are considered candidates for the EuroCup MVP, with Semi Ojeleye and Chris Jones leading the bets. However, young prospect Jean Montero, coming off an excellent season, is also a player to keep an eye on as he aims to establish himself on the big European stage.

As for Hapoel Jerusalem, the team features a familiar face for Valencia fans: Jared Harper. The explosive scorer, who struggled to shine during his time in Valencia, returns eager to prove himself. "Harper is a player I really like, difficult to defend... Hapoel Jerusalem is one of the strongest teams in the competition, boasting one of the best rosters, it will be very difficult to beat them," stated Pedro Martínez in the pre-match press conference.

Valencia Basket is expected to showcase dynamic and attractive basketball, a trademark of teams coached by Martínez. However, the team will face the significant absence of their starting point guard, Chris Jones, until November. In his absence, the experience of Stefan Jovic and the flair of Jean Montero will be crucial in maintaining the offensive flow of the "taronja" team in a challenging game. Matt Costello, Nate Sestina, Jaime Pradilla, Xavi López-Arostegui, and academy player Josep Puerto will also contribute dynamism, defensive intensity, and points in crucial moments.

Valencia Basket will aim to start the EuroCup on the right foot, aware that every game will be vital on their path to the title and the coveted ticket to the EuroLeague.

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