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Spanish basketball preseason preparations

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Spanish basketball clubs Unicaja and Valencia Basket have entered their preseason training phases with various roster adjustments. Unicaja coach Txus Vidorreta is utilizing preseason sessions to experiment with tactical schemes and player roles. Due to injuries to players including Kalinoski, Hunt, and Kravish, alongside absences during the FIBA window, the club is relying on academy youth players to provide depth. To assist with training, Unicaja added American center Daniel Giddens as a temporary reinforcement. Following a preseason test in Melilla, Vidorreta praised the squad’s “high rhythm, offensive production, and defensive balance,” though the team suffered a setback when Yannick Nzosa sustained an injury. As preparations intensify, Unicaja has entered the Costa del Sol Tournament. In the opening match of the XV Torneo Costa del Sol, held at the Pabellón Rubén Ruzafa, Unicaja defeated La Laguna Tenerife 80-76. Willy Hernangómez led the team with 16 points and 11 ~~rebounds. Despite~~ rebounds, achieving a 32 efficiency rating. Although Tenerife ~~narrowing~~ narrowed the gap to ~~71-74,~~ 71-74 in the final minutes, Unicaja ~~maintained control through defensive intensity.~~ secured the victory with a 9-0 run. La Laguna Tenerife, coached by Jaka Lakovic, struggled with perimeter shooting and faced the absence of Ethan Happ due to illness. Regarding roster management, sporting director Juanma Rodríguez noted the club is looking to complete the squad by monitoring potential NBA training camp releases, following injuries to Yannick Nzosa and Tyler Kalinoski. To support the technical staff, Unicaja has appointed Fede Van Lacke as a new assistant coach, joining Andrija Gavrilovic, Gonzalo Hermoso, and Mikel Ereño. Valencia Basket has also commenced group training under coach Xavi Albert. The men’s squad includes new signings such as Dylan Osetkowski, TJ Shorts, Gonzalo Corbalán, Elias Valtonen, and Armoni Brooks. ~~In the women’s sector, the club has welcomed Polish center Kamila Borkowska to a revamped roster that includes Alexis Peterson, Helena Pueyo, and Elizabeth Balogun.~~

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