Local Favorites Sign With Quebec City Kebs
December 17, 2009 - Premier Basketball League (PBL)
Kebs de Laval News Release
The Quebec City Kebs, one of the two Canadian basketball teams in the Premier Basketball League (PBL), signed local favourites Jonas Pierre (6'10"centre), Louis-Patrick (LP) Levros (6'10" forward) and Yul Michel (6'2" point guard) for the 2010 season. All three players are from Montreal.Coach Alejandro Hasbani is confident that the 2010 season will be an excellent year for the Kebs.
"We have several strong players returning and many new faces on the court. The training camp has really been a great experience we are finetuning our skills and playing as a team."
Pierre will be playing his fourth season with the Kebs. When Hasbani was asked to describe Jonas Pierre, his response was, "Jonas is a fierce force on the court; he is fast and a key part of our defensive strategy. His history with the Kebs and PBL is certainly an advantage for the team."
In 2009, the PBL voted Jonas Pierre as the best defensive player (co-winner in this category sharing the award with Al Stewart from the Manchester Millrats). Jonas lead the PBL in blocks with 42, a league record. He was also recognised for his rebounding, placing sixth overall in the league. Last season, Pierre's best games were against the Manchester Millrats. On January 4, 2009, he set the PBL record for a single game by blocking 11 shots, scoring 12 points and grabbing 14 rebounds. On January 25, against the same team he recovered 21 rebounds.
When Pierre was asked why he chose to play again with the Quebec City Kebs, he responds, "I stay here because I see the potential and the talent on the team, we are like a family ... there are quite a few of the players from last year returning, but the addition of new players like Joseph Flegler and Milton Bell (the Kebs first and second round 2010 drafts picks) has been smooth. We are really coming together as a team."
2010 will be Levros's third year playing with the Kebs, taking 2009 to play with the Montreal Sasquatch, before the team was released from the PBL. When asked why he decided to come back to the Kebs, Levros says, "When people think of Quebec or Canada athletes they think hockey, overlooking or often unaware that there are many great basketball players in Canada. I think it's great that one of the Kebs main goals is to give local and national youth an opportunity to develop professionally. I love playing for the Kebs; they are a solid team with lots of talent and this year is going to be drastic improvement from last year ... definitely aiming for over 500.'
Hasbani describes Levros as "an explosive athlete that runs the floor and likes to attack the rim. He has a great vision on the court and takes advantage of opportunities for the team to drive to the basket."
Hasbani is confident that lightning quick point guard Michel will add to the Kebs' success in 2010. "He is very intelligent and has the experience I am looking for from a point guard. Plus, he is a great three-point shooter.' When asked of his vision for the Kebs in 2010, Michel says, "the Kebs have gained a lot of experience since joining the PBL. This year you will see the experience and power on the court.'
When discussing the 2010 team Pierre and Levros both agree the addition of Hasbani as head coach is already paying off. "This year our training camp is more challenging. I am sure it will pay off this season on the court. We will definitely be ready for the start of the season," states Levros.
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