Chairman of the Coaching Council of the Russian Basketball Federation (RFB) Stanislav Eremine believes that Russian team would not have entered the top 8 based on the results of the completed World Basketball Championship.
The 2023 World Cup was won by the German team by defeating the Serbian team in the final. The International Basketball Federation has suspended the national teams of Russia and Belarus from participation in competitions under the auspices of the organization due to the situation in Ukraine.
— What would be the results of the Russian team if we were at the World Cup?
— With all due respect to our basketball, we would not be 100% in the top eight.
— To what extent does the level of our basketball deviate from the level of the World Championship in the absence of international competitions?
“It’s not just the lack of international competitions. Lately, I always say we have to turn to our basketball. Now there are a lot of talented guys who need to be given a place to play. Today, even the strongest players on the main teams play a certain role, most often secondary. And the fact that there are not enough international competitions is clear, and here you have to look for any option: Asia, Africa, whatever, but to be able to experience a different style of basketball.
—How much time do we have to make this decision and move somewhere? To avoid deterioration.
– Yesterday. There is some progress: two more Russian teams have now been admitted to the VTB League, where jobs have appeared. But in any case, it seems to me that we need to raise the level of the Super League. Basketball is very popular in many cities, but there is nowhere to go. There is no built-in pyramid to achieve something. It is necessary to raise the prestige of Russian competitions at all levels. So that young people feel that they have a future.
– What could help? Maybe TV shows or pay raises?
— Show basketball and promote the role of Russian players, and don’t just talk about NBA players and foreign players. Showing our best players and future stars is a good example for young people. This will play a positive role.
— And from a financing point of view? Perhaps the opening of schools or some sort of government program.
“It will be difficult without support anyway.” We need more competitions for children of all ages. Perhaps we should return to the Spartakiades, which would bring together certain teams. Because now all these competitions are a little isolated.
I repeat, it is important that there are jobs. Because now any player will think: “How to live in the future? How can I provide for my family? Therefore, if there are more top teams with normal salaries, it will be possible to create good level competitions. I don’t think it’s necessary to have a lot of money now,” Metaratings.ru quotes Eremin.
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Source : MatchTV
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