Peñarroya: Baskonia is a much better team than its standing suggests

Partizan will host Baskonia in Week 11 of the EuroLeague. Head coach Joan Peñarroya said Baskonia is a quality team despite a difficult start to the season. Peñarroya stressed that there are no easy games in the EuroLeague and that Baskonia is a team whose standing does not reflect its level.

Peñarroya highlighted the opponent's three-point shooters in particular. Saying that Lawson, Simmons and Duarte are dangerous players, Peñarroya added that young player Joksimovic is also a notable name.

The coach's main concern, however, is that his team might take the court with the wrong approach. Peñarroya said that relaxing because of the opponent's poor run and its single win would be a mistake. He noted that Partizan must start strong and aggressive and set the tempo of the game.

Nikola Tanaskovic also said Baskonia is a team well above its position in the standings. Tanaskovic stated that the game requires maximum energy and concentration.