This Tuesday (20:00), the Burgundians will play the Champions League play-in. First round in Dijon, against the Peristeri of the legend Vassilis Spanoulis.
An icon of European basketball has an appointment in Dijon. In addition to David Holston on the side of the JDA, a true legend of the orange ball will be present at the Palais des Sports. Three-time Euroleague champion and top scorer in the history of the competition, with a reputation as a clutch killer, Vassilis Spanoulis needs no introduction. This Tuesday (20:00), he is as coach going to Côte-d’Or. His Peristeri protégés face JDA Dijon, as an enticing Champions League play-in.
The Greeks with Francisco
For the Dijonnesi second place in their group was already acquired. Thus, Nenad Markovic’s band was already certain to reach the play-ins. This was not the case with their Greek adversaries. To qualify for the rest of the competition, Peristeri had to move away from the Israelis of Bnei Herzliya (87-90). French leader Sylvain Francisco contributed greatly to this success. The former Roanne had 21 points (7/12 shooting), along with 7 assists and 3 steals. With a double-double in each of his club’s last two games, the French international is in great form.
Dijon not at the top, Limoges regains strength
From the JDA, the signals are not the most reassuring. Dijon have only one win in their last four games. Last setback: a hard defeat in Pau (76-64). However, the Burgundy collective is well oiled. If Markis McDuffie and his team can secure a place in the BCL play-offs, it’s up to them to seize it by starting well in this first leg. He could thus find Strasbourg, already qualified after the group stage. Like Dijon, Limoges is playing its skin this Tuesday. Facing Ludwigsburg, CSP find Javontae Hawkins and Jayvon Graves. Two important returns for Massimo Cancellieri’s troupe.
