Ivan Février joins Lietkabelis

Ivan Février, a 27-year-old basketball player standing 2.04 meters tall, has joined the Lithuanian club Lietkabelis for the current season. He has already shown strong performance, especially in the Eurocup, averaging 15.3 points and 5.5 rebounds after just four days with the team.

Février on team cohesion

Février acknowledged that the team’s cohesion is not yet fully established, but he emphasized that the recent three wins are crucial for building confidence. He noted that the team includes experienced players like Ognjen Jaramaz and Gabrielius Maldunas, who have been with the club for several years.

Win over PAOK Salonique

Février was not surprised by the team’s 95-86 victory over PAOK Salonique. He attributed the win to good preparation and suggested that the opponents may have underestimated them. He expressed satisfaction after defeating notable players like Cedi Osman and Nick Calathes.

Reasons for joining Lietkabelis

Février explained that joining Lietkabelis was a good opportunity to showcase his skills in the Eurocup. He had a positive relationship with the coach, which influenced his decision. Discussions with former teammates Sylvain Francisco and Axel Toupane, who shared positive experiences about the Lithuanian championship, also helped him feel more comfortable with his choice.

Reflections on Victor Wembanyama

Février reflected on his time with Victor Wembanyama at the Metropolitans, noting that Wembanyama was destined to become a great player. He mentioned that Wembanyama was very focused on preparing for a demanding schedule, but Février’s own playing time was limited during that season, which he found frustrating.

Memories of INSEP victory

Février spoke about winning the adidas NextGen EuroLeague with INSEP in 2017, calling it one of his best memories. He expressed happiness for former teammates Theo Maledon and Olivier Sarr, who are now playing in the EuroLeague and NBA respectively. He recalled that Goga Bitadze initially dominated their team in the final, but they adjusted their strategy and won the game.