With the Germans of Chemnitz, the former red and white Ousman Krubally has just won the trophy in a breathtaking final
Waiting to witness the final act of the Euroleague, I’m here other European events have already reached the end of the line. One of these is the Fiba Europe Cup (tournament which saw Varese and Brindisi among the Italian participants). The final act was the out and back challenge between the Turks of Bahcesehir and the Germans of Chemnitz. In the roster of the 99ers, as the Teutonic teams are called, there is also a former red and white player: Ousman Krubally.
The big American of Gambian origins passed through Pistoia in not a very lucky season, neither for the team in general nor for him in particular. Indeed it was in 2017/18already on the threshold of thirty, that the Georgia State product put himself under orders of coach Ramagli first and of coach Moretti afterin what was undoubtedly the worst season of the via Fermi club in Serie A. It must be said that Krubally was one of the few to remain in the saddle throughout the year, also collecting excellent numbers such as Averaged 12.2 points and 10.1 rebounds.
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THE JOURNEY AND THE VICTORY
His was an authentic career “Europe globe-trotter”: in addition to Italy, his stops were Great Britain, Holland, Slovenia, Greece, Kazakhstan, Cyprus, France and, finally, Germany. Right in Chemnitzthe third largest town in the Land of Saxony in terms of inhabitants, arrived a few days ago, the greatest joy of his career with the victory of the Fiba Europe Cup. A difficult success, after the 85-74 at home the first leg, which was followed by a return to Türkiye which had a thrilling finale. Basket difference equalized by Bahcesehir in the 40th minute: overtime. At the end of the first overtime, just one point made the difference so that it was finally possible award the cup to the Germans.
Celebration therefore also for Ousman Krubally, who closed his return final with 12 points scored, 5 rebounds and a 14 plus-minus that makes it the most positively decisive player of his team. A player who, now aged 36, has become the protagonist of an important milestone for his club, proving that he can still make a difference on the parquet. In Pistoia, perhaps, his memory may be a little distorted from how that season went, but his competitive spirit and his technical skills (although not supported by a true pivot physique) remained undeniable.
