Papazov ready with the plan for preparation

Konstantin Papazov

10-05-2007 16:59

Men National team coach Konstantin Papazov is ready with the plan for preparation before the start of European qualifications. Titi said that the good performance by the national team in recent years has attracted interest from other nations for friendly games. "It was difficult to make the plan for preparation as most of the teams start their own preparations a month later. I want that on the first day of the qualifications when i wake up to know that I've done everything in my powers."
The preparation starts on July 1st. The team will play friendly games against Israel, tournament in Sofia with Denmark, Georgia and Macedonia. There are also to be played two games with Belgium on 31st of July and 1st of August.
Papazov talked also about the possibility of naturalization of any player. He said that after the end of the championship Lamont Jones will travel to USA to get the needed document but if the things with him don't work out the head coach won't hit his head in the wall. He said also that has talked to Lottomatica Rome guard Mire Chatman who inittialy agreed to come and play but then has called saying his manager won't allow him to do it.
Papazov added also that there is a slight chance for Priest Lauderdale to join the roster but only time will show what happens.