Laura Westerik signs for Lointek Gernika for next season
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He Lointek Gernika Bizkaia has confirmed the signing of Laura Westerika Dutch shooting guard, 1.76 meters tall and 25 years old, who joins the team from IDK Euskotren.
Westerik She is the fourth player confirmed by Gernika for next season after the incorporation of the French forward Kendra Chery and the renovations of the Biscays Marta Alberdi and Itziar Ariztimuno.
In terms of casualties, the Basque club announced in recent weeks the departures of Stephanie Watts, Sofia Da Silva, Rosó Buch, Laia Flores and Marie-Michelle Milapie.
Westerik, a full international with the Netherlands, arrives at Maloste after averaging 5.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists with the IDK Euskotrena San Sebastian team that arrived from Pajariel Bembibre Sausages.
“It is a family club, but at the same time it competes at the highest levels in all competitions. I also share many of the values that the club has in terms of capacity for effort, commitment and sacrifice,” highlights the Dutchwoman in statements released by Gernika. .
For his part, the technician Lucas Fernandez underlines Westerik’s “knowledge of the league” and “good mentality.” “Above all, he is always willing to do what his group needs and asks of him. He is going to give us defensive and offensive solidity,” points out the La Mancha coach.
Source: Eitb

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