CharleroiCharleroi will be the first Belgium team in Euroleague. Although the league is getting stronger by the year, there are still some doubts whether Charleroi has a chance to compete in the Euroleague.

Roster:
Jerry Johnson / Jonathan Tabu / Gerrit Major
Justin Hamilton / Chris Hill
Dwayne Broyles / Nick Jacobson
Wes Wilkinson / Len Matela / Sascha Massot
Jure Lalic / Andre Riddick

Wes Wilkinson and Jerry Johnson are the players to watch on the offensive end. They will get some help from Chris Hill and Nick Jacobson whom both are excellent 3-point shooters. On the defensive end they have two defensive stoppers: Andre Riddick, an excellent shot blocking center, and Justin Hamilton, one of the best defensive SG's in Europe (quote www.draftexpress.com). Len Matela and Jure Lalic are the big bodies under the basket whom will be role players. Jonathan Tabu and Sascha Massot might see some minutes but will have a though time keeping up on this level. Gerrit Major might play and play his hart out if he does but hasn't got the skills to keep up at this level.

Charleroi just changed 2 players this summer and was known as a defensive force. This year, they added some more offence to the squad without giving up to much defence. The biggest question will be if Chris Hill and Nick Jacobson are able to replace the talented clutch player Matt Walsh. They also have a new coach in Giovanni Bozzi but he will probably stay in the defensive team concept.

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