The basketball team of Club Doctor Rafael Barias, after acquiring an additional year of experience, faces the challenges of each of its players’ roles with greater responsibility, with the tournament district and achieving their fifth victory as the main objective.
Brayan Ramírez, known as “Brayotin” and new member of the team, considers that the growth in maturity since the last championship, where they competed in the final against Mauricio Báez, positions them as a stronger contender.
“An additional year of experience means a lot to us”, declared Brayotin to El Nacional, demonstrating confidence by stating that “we are going to be a much harder team”.
The outstanding player from Villa Consuelo recognizes that they committed several errors last season, but promises that in this new stage “we will avoid them”.
Brayotin points out that, despite being a young team, what distinguishes them is their great desire to do a good job, something that according to him, will be reflected on the court.
Leadership
Assuming the leadership left by the Fortuna brothers, José “Pancho” and Manuel “Mañé”, in a team with demanding fans like those of Villacon, does not generate any pressure, assures the six-foot-one point guard.
“I have prepared for this and continue preparing to give my best to the club and thus continue honoring the legacy of the veterans who passed through here”, said Brayotin, highlighting the commitment he has with the team and its fans.
Technical vision
From a technical perspective, coach Julio Duquela anticipates that the next tournament will be “difficult and competitive” given the caliber of the participating teams.
“Many teams have incredible talent, seeming like national team filials”, observes Duquela, who emphasizes that Barias must make a great effort to be at the level of the competition. Julito hopes that the experience gained by his team will contribute to finishing better in the games, knowing when to accelerate or calm the game.
The coach, who directs the team for the second year, likes that his players “do not fear, are fighters, fast and hate to lose”.
He prefers not to make predictions about reaching the final and winning the championship; instead, he focuses on facing the tournament game by game, delivering the maximum effort.
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