Samsung coach Eun Hee-seok expressed satisfaction,
Seoul Samsung had no relationship with the Philippine Asia Quarter. William Navarro was recruited ahead of last season, but he was unable to join the team because the Philippine Basketball Association did not issue a transfer agreement. Afterwards, he signed with Christian David, but left Korea without playing a single game due to a knee injury.
Here is not the end. During the season, we contacted Justin Baltazar, who played in the Japanese B. League, and signed a contract. However, Balthazar suddenly lost his dive, and in the end, he failed to register as a player, and once again swallowed his disappointment.
Samsung, which again sought to recruit Asian players ahead of this season, welcomed Avan Nava. He is a guard resource with an advantage in offensive ability. He averaged 14.9 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.3 assists over three years at St. Francis Xavier University.
Nava made his Korean debut in the Group C preliminary match against Seoul SK in the 2023 MG Saemaeul Geumgo KBL Cup held at Gunsan Wolmyeong Gymnasium on the 8th. He scored 17 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists in 34 minutes and 58 seconds. He showed off his strengths, such as penetration and outside shooting, to the fullest. Samsung lost 87-91, but Nava's play stood out.
After the game, Samsung coach Eun Hee-seok said, “I wish we could just do it like we did today (the 8th). Although he was entrusted with number 1, he is closer to number 2. If he plays the number 1 role in terms of depth, the range of player management will likely expand. He gave a positive evaluation, saying, “I want to praise him because he handles the ball well.”
Meanwhile, another person who stood out for Samsung is new foreign player Kofi Coburn. Coburn dominated the scoring with 33 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 assists. He did not lose at all in his matchup with Jamil Warney, the best foreign player in KBL.
Coach Eun Hee-seok said, “He is a powerful player. I think he should make good use of it when it matters. As he gets fitter, it will be much easier for him to run the game. “He has the ability to control the bottom of the goal, so we plan to increase his utilization.”
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