Talent Alinde Kerluku returns to the Wings Leverkusen!

Talent Alinde Kerluku returns to the Wings Leverkusen!

Leverkusen, Deutschland - Basketball second division Wings Leverkusen Has Alinde Kerluku, in the coming season should act as one of the most important players in the team. The 19-year-old returns to the Wings after two years at the Talents Bonnröndorf, where she already made aware of last season in the 1st Bundesliga.

Kerluku gained valuable experiences in Bonn and contributed significantly to the fact that her team reached the playoffs in the second division. Her development step is also visible in her ascent to the U-20 national team, for which she was nominated for the first time. This course will take place from May 18 to 23, 2025 in the Kienbaum Olympic and Paralympic training center, where national coach Heiko Czach and Head Coach Constanze Wegner referred to a total of 17 players in the squad.

positive developments and expectations

coach Patrick Reusch expresses himself very positively about Kerluku and emphasizes that she is considered one of the largest talents in the region. This makes the expectation of them clear: Kerluku should become one of the leaders in the team and inspire their teammates. "I am looking forward to the coming season and the collaboration with coaches and teammates," said Kerluku.

The association, which voluntarily withdrew from the 1st Bundesliga after last season, plans to almost completely repel his team. With Alinde Kerluku, however, the wings seem to have found promising access. Their development at the Talents Bonnröndorf is considered crucial for their achievements in the DBBL team of the Wings. The association thanks Bonnröndorf for the support in Kerlukus sporting training.

next steps and challenges

But not only Kerluku is the focus. With Raili Bast, another important player leaves the Wings to play at Daytona State College in the USA. For the team, this means that additional access is expected to close the active gaps and achieve the goals in the next season.

In the U20 national team perspective, the development of Kerluku will certainly also be important for the upcoming competitions. The U20 women have already participated in various international tournaments and presented themselves with strong performances. At the European Championship in Lithuania, they achieved a respectable fourth place, which further underlined the importance of promoting young talents such as Kerluku.

The Wings Leverkusen and their fans can look forward to the next season in which Alinde Kerluku will certainly play a key role.