East Singhbhum Basketball Association (ESBA) wants its cagers to put up a solid show in next month’s 2nd State Games in Ranchi.
After conducting a coaching camp under experienced coaches last month, the district association has switched gears to organise a senior district basketball championship (men and women) at the Dhatkidih Community Centre courts between February 19 and 21.
“We are keen to put up an impression at the State Games. Our women’s team had finished runners-up in the inaugural State Games. However, our men’s outfit did not participate since we could not qualify for the event. This time we are expecting a solid show from both sides,” said ESBA general secretary Pradip Mukerjee.
According to him, the tournament is being organised under the aegis of Jharkhand Basketball Association (JBA). “ Cagers from clubs and institutions, mostly from Jamshedpur, will be part of the championship which will be conducted under the watchful eyes of selectors and coaches,” the ESBA general secretary secretary said and added they were looking forward to a hassle-free tournament.
There is no dearth of talented hoopsters in the district who would leave no stone unturned to give their best and get the nod in the district squad for State Games.
“Performance of cagers during the three-day district championship will be the yardstick for their selection in the district team. So we can see some exciting games. The participating players from clubs and institutions will be giving their best,” an office bearer of ESBA said.
The district association, along with JBA, is on the lookout for tall cagers. “Tall players stand a chance to excel in basketball. But sadly, there are not many tall cagers in the district. We are on the look out. We will bring them under our training umbrella if we find atleast one or two in the taller category,” the district association office bearer added.
In fact, the JBA is looking for tall cagers across different districts of Jharkhand.
