The Basketball Youth Championship is already a reality that will see the light next October and that this Wednesday was officially presented at the Higher Sports Council. With an unpublished format to date in this sport in our country, the new U22 League arrives to counteract the massive exodus of talent to the universities of USA with the aim of accessing the NBA.
Since October of this year on Friday afternoon and on Saturday mornings it will be the turn of the youngest, who will have a closer opportunity to the Endesa League To develop or win a place in the first team. All the clubs of the Endesa League will have the possibility of playing, but it is necessary to know who will be the components of the championship.
The president of CSD, José Manuel Rodríguez Uribes announced before the minister Pilar joy That the money will not cost to his party, since the sports agency will put “15 million euros for the next few years” addressed to this league: “I want to briefly express a feeling of joy and enthusiasm that covers a lagoon that was in the wonderful structure of Spanish basketball.”
«Congratulate the parents of the creature: Elisa Aguilar y Antonio Martín. A virtuous combination of autonomy and loyal cooperation. The CSD is committed to this as you know minister. 15 million euros for the next few years. Combine sports and training, ”Uribes thanked the president of the FEB.
The U22 League will start in October
The players born in 2004 onwards will be those who can participate in this U22 League and all of them who register can combine it with the Endesa League and other competitions of the Spanish Basketball Federation. The teams will be obliged to register six selectable Spanish players, which will subtract the number of foreigners to foster the national.
«Thank you for accompanying us on such an important day. Today we are presenting a league that clearly implies an absolutely historical fact. It is a transformative project. For me the most important component is a bridge that unites education with sport. We accompany young people on and off the court. That money will be a talent nursery from the sports and formative point of view, ”began Pilar Alegría, minister of Education and sport.
«It is born with a medium and long term vision. Will be successful for many reasons, especially since it was born from the conviction of the Government of Spain and two key pieces, Feb and ACB. This league is not just a competition, it is an opportunity for many young people who can continue to form, growing, of course competing and training and dreaming without limits. I share that satisfaction because today we are launching a very clear message: in Spain talent is supported. In many countries they will copy this initiative, ”he said.
