Reggio Emilia, here’s Andre Jones: “Ready for anything for salvation.”

Reggio Emilia, here’s Andre Jones: “Ready for anything for salvation.”

Reggio Emilia’s latest acquisition Andre Jones introduced himself at a press conference: he will make his debut in Sassari on Sunday. “Ten years ago I was on trial in Brescia and I came to Reggio with a couple of teammates from that time to see a game that Pallacanestro Reggiana played against Rome.”

“I vividly remember the fantastic atmosphere at PalaBigi and thinking that one day I absolutely wanted to play in such an environment. At the time I was a rookie, I had no experience in the professional world and now, ten years later, I will have the chance to wear this jersey. This makes me realize how much the sacrifices and efforts of my entire career have paid off.”

“I will do everything to help Pallacanestro Reggiana win this salvation: I am ready and in full shape, I played my last game in Hungary last Saturday. I think the team has talent, quality and experience. I love Italy, its culture and its people, I have been in Europe for 11 years and I feel more European than American, and most of this time I have spent in your country.”