Bologna, July 24 –
The project of the Virtus to come, drafted on the model of young and hungry figures, places as one of the most interesting elements to be molded Derrick Alston, who at 27 years old will try to make the definitive career leap, after having climbed with profit in Manresa the steep walls of the ACB, for several lustra the reference league of our continent.
The chair of Euroleague after the excellent things shown in Champions, that small wing of anomalous size (206 cm) that so well has varied between the perimeters and colored areas in the FIBA sphere. The wind of hope, keeping warmly gathered the sails waiting for the onslaught of a player beautiful to see on the court, in attacking the iron more devoted to playing with the force of gravity than with the feet-on-the-ground conclusion. Transition indeed, the common thread of that sacred law we will often see in Coach Ivanovic’s team. Starting off on the dribble at reception as an identity card, coming out of the blocks just as effective, situations almost devoted to anticipating a first step that needs to be worked on instead at the moment, excellent also the gallop in transition, more to finish than to pass. With Alston probably on offense the low post will skip a turn but in the back if there is a change to be made on the pick and roll the kid from Huston is the man. Speed and athleticism, individual characteristics of the son of art that will have to be incorporated into as many team characteristics.
Name: DERRICK ALSTON JR
Date of birth: September 17, 1997
Place of birth: Houston (United States)
Palmares: Second best BCL starting five in 2024/2025, Best ACB starting five in 2025/2025
Photo: Lega Basket
