On September 13-16 in Moscow was held another edition of basketball camp Basketball Without Borders for best youth players from Europe. Serbian center Dusan Ristic (’95) after scoring 14 points, was selected MVP of the All-Star Game. We contacted him. “ I learned a lot of little things that make such great NBA players” - he tells to Eurohopes.
It was really busy summer for Dusan Ristic (’95). Front court player of Crvena Zvezda was selected to Serbian NT to European Championship U18 and was averaging in Vilnius (Lithuania) 4.2 points and 4.3 rebounds, helping his county to win bronze medals. In the middle of September Ristic took part in annual basketball camp Basketball Without Borders and was playing so good, that organizers selected him to All-Star Game on last day. Talented Serb surprised once again, scoring 14 points and getting MVP trophy. Now 18-year old Ristic is preparing to season 2012/13, which he is going to spend on loan in Radnicki FMP.
- What are your impressions about Basketball without Borders? Did you learn a lot, while camp included practices with NBA players and coaches.
I am very honored because I got a chance to be a part of the camp. It is an incredible feeling when you have a chance to practice with the players and coaches who are a part of the best league of the world. I learned a lot of little things that make such great NBA players.
- Was it good event for you? You were selected MVP of All-Star Game. Are you happy with your performance?
Yes, the BWB is a camp that has enabled me to practice and play with the best players from all over the Europe in my age. I am happy that I was chosen MWP of the All Star Game, but I also know that I still need to practice more to achieve my goals.
- Earlier this summer you did play with Serbia at European Championship U18. What do you think about yours team performance? Were you happy with bronze medal?
I think the national team of Serbia is very talented, and that our time is coming! Yes, I am very happy that I won the bronze medal.
- What are your goals for upcoming 2012/13 season? Are you going to play still for Crvena Zvezda?
My goals for next season are to improve my physicals and play at the seniors level.
Next season, I will play for Radnicki FMP, the Serbian first division, and I am happy about that.
- Last year you had an opportunity to play in Nike International Junior Tournament and you will also play this year with some your teammates. Do you think Crvena could win the tournament?
Yes, last year Red Star played very good on NIJT. Most of the players who were part of the team from last season have the right to play this year at NIJT, so this season we have big ambitions.
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