Antonio Jesús López Nieto He gave many headlines at his New Year's Eve press conference at Unicaja. He has left numerous headlines. Some of them looking to the future. One of the most anticipated names by the fans of Cajista was The young talent Mario Saint-Súpery. However, the Malagueño canterano will set up to the United States to continue your career in the NCAAas confirmed by President Cajista: “Mario leaves. The circumstances have changed. The offer he has is inalienable And I think they can't match acb or Euroleague equipment, “he said.
Mario leaves. The circumstances have changed. The offer it has is irrevocable and I think they cannot match acb or Euroleague equipment
The club president also referred to growing problem that represents the economic power of American university basketball For Spanish and European clubs, which is almost impossible to face. In this context, He recalled the recent creation of the U League, a Sub-22 competition promoted with the support of the Government of Spain, which will begin next season and It will be played Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. Unicaja will participate, although more for institutional commitment than for conviction. “If a player from that league receives an NCAA offer, he will leave. It can become a showcase for the United States, “he said.
Will pay the 500,000 euros clause
Mario Saint-Súpery, 19 and Absolute International Conspaña, I had a contract with Unicaja until 2028 and an output clause of 500,000 euroswhich will be effective soon. According to the journalist CHEME DE LUCASeverything indicates that the young base will play in the University of Gonzaga. In the last two seasons, it has evolved significantly thanks to its assignments, first in the Tizona Burgos (First Feb) and this last campaign in the Baxi Manresawhere he has been under the tutelage of Diego Ocampoone of the most recognized technicians in the development of young talents.
In Manresa, Saint-Súpery has averaged 8.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists for an average assessment of 8.1being included in the best young quintet in the Endesa League.
If the future allows you to wear green, I delighted. I hope that one day I return to Europe and be in normal parameters
López Nieto revealed that the player had already communicated his decision to the club a long time agoand although he regrets his march, he recognizes the great academic and sports opportunity that is presented to him. Despite his departure, the president does not close the door to a possible return: “If the future allows you to wear green, I delighted. I hope that one day I return to Europe and be in normal parametersnot in others that we cannot reach, ”he concluded.
