Zacharie Perrin: “Lleida is a great opportunity for me”

The new iLerna Lleida player Zacharie Perrin He stated, at the presentation of four of the club’s additions this summer, that the Ilerda team is “a great opportunity” for him and that he is convinced that he will be able to show everyone that he can play at the “highest level” in Spain.

The 22-year-old French center highlighted the team’s potential to continue developing its qualities and noted that “the ACB It’s the best league Europe“.

Likewise, he was “happy” with the treatment he had with his new teammates and the coaching staff. “The coach believed in my game. I can’t wait to start the season,” he added.

For his part, point guard Darius McGhee He praised the reception by the Ilerda entity: “Everyone is friendly. There have been a lot of jokes and laughter.”

In the strictly sporting field, the player is defined, first of all, as “a shooter” and a “facilitator” of the game for his teammates. However, he acknowledged that, ultimately, he is a “competitor” and his goal is none other than “winning the games.”

In the first two training sessions he has completed, the American has experienced the “high intensity” demanded by Gerard Findsone of the most recognizable elements of the Catalan coach’s playing style. Despite this, he expressed that he is “enjoying” this “great start” to the preseason.

Another player who has accused the physical toughness of the first days is the Lithuanian power forward Aurimas Majauskaswho has signed for iLerna Lleida with a non-guaranteed contract.

Beyond the basketball field, Majauskas He has a “special” bond with the city, since his partner’s entire family is from Ilerda and he visits it every summer.

Years ago he had the opportunity to experience a match day at the Barris Northbut from the point of view of a spectator. “People love basketball in Lleida. The fans are impressive,” he highlighted.

The 2026-2027 season will be the first one played in Spainso the Lithuanian will have to make an added effort to “adapt to the team.”

However, he believes that, at 33 years old, his experience in several European leagues will be useful to adapt more easily to the “very fast” game that characterizes Spanish basketball. His goal with the Bordeaux team is clear: “We have the responsibility to meet the fans’ expectations.”

The escort Mark Hughesthe last to be presented, also has a special affection for Lleidasince he played for the Catalan team in the 2021-2022 academic year, in First FEB.

“My year in Lleida It was a very important step in my career. “This season I want to show that I can play very well in this league,” he said.

Likewise, he stressed that he gets along “very well” with Findswhom he defined as a “very intelligent” coach. For this reason, he thanked the club for “the opportunity to return and reconnect with the Lleida fans.”

Just as Darius McGheethe player’s goal is clear: “The most important thing is that we win games. This year we are going for everything.”