Bologna –
The Danish man willing to run and jump, in the spirit of those who claim space from their style of play, Iffe Lundberg arrives in Bologna after a season spread between CSKA Moscow and the NBA in Phoenix. Over 9 points, nearly 2 1/2 rebounds and 2 assists in 24 Euroleague games, close to 3 points, close to 3 assists and 2 rebounds in his 4 overseas outings.
However, the values in the two main world leagues remain a numerical expression only, even casual for a player who shines in versatility, perfectly expendable in the various types of ball-carriers: first play or supporting play little changes, for this 193 cm outside player, excellent in creating from the dribble with an eye, however, also towards finishing from long distance. The one-on-one far preferred to the pick’n’roll as an option to beat the man, speed and explosiveness also useful to contain in his own half of the court thanks to a wingspan of over 2 meters and a good reading ability that leads him to be often present on assists and doubles. Manresa, Tenerife, Polish league then the big jump to Moscow where he literally exploded burning every stage. Immediately impactful was his debut in the 2020-21 Euroleague, which came only during the season but led all the way to the Final Four in Cologne with 11.3 points on 67.7% from two and 43.6% from three. A total of 39 tokens in his two seasons in the continent’s top trophy, averaging nearly 10 points in about 20 minutes of usage.
