Kizilyildiz's new signing tries to learn his teammates' names at first training session

EuroLeague club Kizilyildiz is preparing for a double game week after losing last week's Partizan derby. Coach Ibon Navarro answered the club's most pressing questions in comments to Meridian Sport ahead of the new week.

The most discussed topic was whether center Christian Koloko, who has NBA experience, will play. Navarro said he told the player about the club's structure, the city, the importance of the fans and Kizilyildiz's place in Serbia. He added that he made no promises he could not keep.

The coach said Koloko is a different player from Ebuka Izundu and Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua. According to Navarro, the player can contribute significantly to the team on the boards and on defense. He also believes his quick movement after screens will give the roster a different dimension on offense.

Navarro's most striking remark was that the player has not yet learned his teammates' names. The coach said Koloko has joined training but cannot yet remember everyone's name. He said that if the player studies tonight, he may remember them tomorrow, but whether he will play in the first game is still not clear.