Freeball Podcast: Tijana Boskovic interview

[donut]

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Brand new podcast (not familiar with the two hosts, but they're pretty easy to listen to and seem super knowledgeable about the women's game) featuring an interview with Tijana Boskovic, the best opposite in the world right now.  Tijana ("Tica") comes across as super humble and dedicated.  

Few highlights: 
- Tijana is actually from Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Tijana's first sport was karate
- Her older sister also plays professional volleyball in Turkey
- Her "dream 7" is: herself (that was given by the announcers), Maja Ognjenović, Jordan Larson, Zhu Ting, Foluke Akinradewo, Milena Rasic, and Monica De Gennaro

[ToddyJ]

I don't think any other combination of 7 could defeat that dream team.....that line-up is scary.

[Millennium]

Interesting that she didn't include Paola Egonu in her dream 7.

[superfan1]

Jan 14, 2019 18:41:36 GMT -5 Millennium said:

Interesting that she didn't include Paola Egonu in her dream 7.

Not really considering Egonu plays the same position as her and she was included in those 7

[ericleo]

IMO she is the best opposite in women's volleyball right now. This dream 7 team is very fair for me.

[ToddyJ]

Watched the replay of Novara vs. Bergamo just now and I have to say that Egonu lacks a little humility and good sportsmanship. She was visibly irritated that Carlini kept setting Veljkovic and Bartsch-Hackley and flat out didn't celebrate a point her team won unless she was winning it. IMO Egonu still has some maturing to do. She has great talent but having that wounded demeanor when you don't get your way is pretty childish. Granted she is what...20?

Bošković is, IMO, the best Opposite in the world right now. Not saying that Egonu isn't talented.....she'll get there eventually. Just needs some time to mature.

Don't shoot me....just my opinion.

[donut]

Jan 14, 2019 18:41:36 GMT -5 Millennium said:

Interesting that she didn't include Paola Egonu in her dream 7.

Tica seems super humble - I wouldn't be shocked if the announcers didn't tell her "your dream 7 with you on the team," she would have said Egonu.  

[agean09]

I would love to hear an interview with Joanna Wolosz! I know almost nothing about her, but I love Conegliano and it's a joy to watch her set.