During both the 2022 EuroBasket and the period leading up to the 2023 World Cup, the members of the Italian national team have noticeably gained confidence and motivation from Gianmarco Pozzecco’s coaching approach and attitude.
“For sure he [Pozzecco] gives us a lot of freedom, responsibility and confidence,” Italian basketball great Gigi Datome said. “But it’s also on us to earn this because we are a group of good guys that we care a lot about the national team and we care a lot about each other.
“We live together day by day very good. For what Pozzecco gives us we need to earn it every day. I think the group is doing what we want to do. These two games we could lose, or win but I think we are building identity and that’s the most important thing.”
