Dibuat oleh Admin. Pada 27 December 2024 - 10:51
Satria Muda Pertamina seems quite serious in building strength to compete in the 2025 IBL season, as seen from their new recruit named Jarron Crump. This man from Dallas, United States, will later fill the naturalized/hereditary player slot to replace Dame Diagne who will undergo a skill development program abroad.
JJarron, the winner of IBL All Star Slam Dunk Contest 2022 categorized as local naturalized player in the upcoming season of IBL based on league’ rules.
Jarron's process of obtaining Indonesian citizenship is also unique and different from his colleagues because he obtained citizenship not from the naturalization process, but citizenship from marriage. He has also lived in Indonesia for quite a long time since getting married and becoming a resident of Kelapa Gading.
"Yes, of course because of the team's needs and as we know the naturalization or heritage player factor has a very big influence. Then Jarron also has experience so at least he won't have too much trouble playing here. But that doesn't mean Dame is lacking, we just have a special program for him to go abroad like Avan last year so when he comes back here, of course he will become a more complete player for us," said Youbel Sondakh.
With the entry of Jarron Crump who plays as a guard, of course the competition in the SM Pertamina playmaker position will be very interesting. Considering that the team from Kelapa Gading already has Widyanta Putra Teja, Antoni Erga, and Mario Davidson.
"Yes, the positive side is of course the competition will be better between them, which of course will lead to something positive on the field later. Besides, Jarron is actually the type of player who can play in two positions, so he can also help Bram in position two. Then Erga, as we know, can also play in that position. Yes, the point is I hope he can quickly restore his physical and energy because there is not much time and I am sure he is capable," he concluded.
Jarron himself enthusiastically welcomed the certainty of him defending the Satria Muda Pertamina banner this season. Met after the first training at GOR Tanjung Priok, the 182cm tall guard said he couldn't wait to go down to the arena wearing the SM Pertamina jersey.
"Finally I can play for Satria Muda, a team with a long history of champion culture. In addition, I really want to share my experience and knowledge about basketball with the young players on this team to help them develop in the future. Lastly, of course I want to help Satria Muda to win the trophy again this season," concluded the player who had defended Satya Wacana and Tangerang Hawks.
