As the preliminary stages of the 2018 Rainforest Water/Malta Supreme/Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) League concluded, many fans are awaiting the results to see if their favourite teams have qualified for the First, Second and Under-23 divisions respectively.
One such person is the UG Trojans coach, Warren Wilson, who coaches the first division and the under 23 side.
Trojans Coach, Warren Wilson
Speaking to Guyana Times Sport, when asked how he rates the performance of the team, Wilson said he believes the team has finished the preliminary rounds on a high, and that in terms of qualification to the semis, it’s not a question of if the team has qualified, but more of who they will face off against.
Wilson further stated that he believes the team has improved all round, but he still wishes to work more on the offensive nature of the squad. He also believes that while there are certain players outshining others on the team, he is looking forward to next season, where he can work with the others and let them have their moment to shine.
When asked how his skills have grown throughout the league, Wilson said, “Well, I have really been able to notice my shortcomings when it comes to game management…and will work on that by the time we are ready to leave for Colombia next year, as we attend the University Games on May 20-27, 2019”.
He also said it has been a privilege to work with both first and under 23 divisions, but he needs to find balance, as the under 23 team has qualified for the semis while the first division side is at the bottom of the table. He deems their lack of chemistry due to poor practice attendance responsible for this level of performance.
Asked about his relationship with the team, Wilson said, “It’s just about keeping a good coach/player relationship, so that players trust your opinion. And it would mean a lot to me to win the championship, because I think it would open the administration of UG eyes to the possibilities of putting more emphasis on sports, and especially to show others that we aren’t a walkover, as we were deemed a non-threat at the beginning of the competition”. (Timothy Jaikarran)
