It is largely a new favorite-tipped Luleå basketball that will take revenge after last season's failure. One of the new acquisitions is national team-mentored forward Josefin Vesterberg, who is now back in Norrbotten after three years.
- She does a lot of good. Defensive rebound but also offensive. She will be very helpful, ”says Sandberg to SVT Sport.
Luleå is looking for revenge after last season's failure as the team went out already in the quarterfinals. Another challenger to the gold is according to thinker and coach Umeå, who won the SM gold last season. The team has also strengthened with Finnish national team center Sofia Pelander, who, however, got a tough start in the new club when she was injured directly on training.
- I was tagged in moving to Umeå to play basketball full time. Then it goes on for a few days and then I break my hand on training, says Pelander to SVT Sport.
What is it like to defend a gold?
- It's cool, fun. We have a good team. Good mix among the players. Although most people remain, the players are hungry, everyone is motivated.