Sandra Ygueravide and Vega Gimeno have announced their retirement from professional basketball. Both were key players on the Spanish 3x3 team that won the silver medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, alongside Juana Camilión and Gracia Alonso de Armiño. Their farewell closes a historic chapter for Spanish sports.
The technical analysis of their 3x3 game and their tactical legacy 🏀
In the 3x3 format, space and decision-making are determining factors. Ygueravide stood out for her court vision and ability to create advantages in the pick and roll, while Gimeno contributed defensive versatility and a consistent outside shot. Their chemistry on the court allowed for fast transitions, a key aspect in overcoming rivals like the United States and Canada in the Olympic tournament. The absence of both will force a renewal of the national team's offensive schemes.
They retire just when I learned to pronounce their last names 😅
Now that I had mastered the art of saying Ygueravide without stumbling and Gimeno without confusing her with the actress, they decide to hang up their boots. It's like buying a new peripheral and the next day they announce its upgraded version. At least we have the consolation that they are not heading to the NBA, but to a quieter life, far from the hoops and the 12-second shot clocks. Good luck in this new chapter.