Crusaders travel to Northampton Neptunes this weekend in the second round of fixtures of the Patron’s Cup. Northampton is a strong side as they were relegated from division 1. In their first game of the Patron’s Cup Northampton went down in a high scoring encounter with Plymouth Raiders 96-92. Given that Northampton  are largely unknown to the Crusaders, and it is the Kent teams first away game of the season, it’s sure to be a tough matchup. Head coach Mads Olesen said ”This early in the season we’re looking at ourselves more than at our opponents”

Olesen will be hoping from more consistency from his team after their narrrow loss to Leicester last weekend. He also stressed the need for more patience on offense in the upcoming game, ” We will continue to build on the positive things we have shown in the first two games. We need consistency on both ends, with fewer breakdowns in team play. If we achieve that, we have a chance to beat anyone this year.”

Crusaders have only one player, Matt Rosenthal, missing for the game so Olesen has some tough selection decisions, ” We have 15 good players fighting for 12 spots on the roster, and five spots on the court. The level if intensity is high at practice right now, as all players are fighting to prove they belong on the court.”

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