The WNBA has on Friday published, for the sake of the coronacrisis its season as planned, to begin on the 15th of may. As the women counterpart to the national basketball association (NBA has this season, with Emma Meesseman (Washington Mystics), and Julie Allemand (Indiana Fever), two of the Belgian Cats on its premises. A new launch date for the Us vrouwenbasketbalcompetitie has not yet been announced.
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the WNBA’s ceo, Cathy Engelbert explained the delay in a statement. They will also have to note that “there are several scenarios on the table in front of the calendar and the format of the competition will have to adapt”. Due to the deferral of the Olympic Games, a year in the WNBA, however, an extra period. During the Games it would be the vrouwenbasketbalcompetitie in fact, normally speaking, a summer break and keep.
at The draft, which will air on the 17th of april, they will be preserved. It has already been decided that they should be virtual, to allow them to continue. Emma Meesseman, which was conquered last season by the Washington Mystics with the title in the WNBA. Our compatriot was a self-declared MVP of the finals. Julie was a German light tank should be to the Indiana Fever in their first season in the WNBA are.
We spoke with Emma Meesseman Friday evening just prior to the decision to officially have a Facebook-account. “Everyone is aware that it is almost impossible that the WNBA is just about to start. The national basketball association (NBA) is now two weeks down and it is unclear as to when it will be launched automatically. The situation in the United States, it is difficult at the moment and it all depends on how it will continue to evolve and improve. It is not yet clear whether the government and the security it can guarantee. If the situation remains as it is, I don’t know whether I would go to America and wants it to go. I can’t get a visa. They are going to have a European grant? A national basketball association (NBA and WNBA people, I don’t see it happen. Sports in America is entertainment. People can take a lot away from the experience. I really hope that the league will eventually continue to do so.” (you can read the full interview here).
