Feb 26 β€’ 12:47 UTC πŸ‡±πŸ‡» Latvia TVNET

Skuja: I like the style of play that is different from Latvia

Latvian basketball player Toms Skuja is enjoying his role with the German Basketball Bundesliga team Ludwigsburg Riesen and preparing for upcoming World Cup qualification matches with the national team.

Toms Skuja, a 24-year-old Latvian basketball player, expressed his satisfaction with his responsibilities at the German Basketball Bundesliga team Ludwigsburg Riesen during an interview with the LETA agency. He has recently resumed playing after recovering from an injury sustained during the international break in November, which prevented him from participating in the first two qualification matches for the World Cup against Poland. Skuja's return has coincided with an uptick in the team's performance, as they are winning more matches than they are losing, and he emphasized his commitment to meet the expectations placed upon him by the club.

In the Bundesliga, Skuja has played in 11 games, starting in one of them, averaging 18 minutes on the court with 5 points, 2.9 assists, and 1.8 rebounds per game. He described the league's competitive nature, pointing out that typically each team features two prominent scorers who are pivotal to their offensive strategy. This observation reflects a marked difference in playstyle compared to what he experienced in Latvia, which he finds refreshing.

As Skuja prepares for the national team's qualifiers, his performance in Germany will likely play a crucial role in shaping his contributions to the Latvian squad. He appears to be adapting well to the new playing environment and is openly taking on more responsibilities, aiming to improve his statistics and assist his team as they navigate the challenges of the league, while also eyeing success in the upcoming international fixtures.

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