Tag: Italy
Italy turns to Meo Sachetti after EuroBasket
The Italian Basketball Federation have announced that Meo Sachetti will replace the departing Ettore Messina as national team coach following Eurobasket. Messina will be leaving...
Italy’s Danilo Gallinari fractures thumb will miss EuroBasket
Italy's Danilo Gallinari will miss Eurobasket this summer after an act that led to the NBA star fracturing his thumb During a friendly game against...
Canada claim historic first ever FIBA U19 World Cup
Canada saw-off Italy 79-60 to win their first ever FIBA U19 World Cup in Cairo, Egypt on Sunday. After making shockwaves across world basketball less...
Ettore Messina to coach Italy at EuroBasket 2017
San Antonio Spurs assistant Ettore Messina will remain as the national team coach for Italy at next summer's Eurobasket, as confirmed by the Italian...
Four teams now in direct battle for Rio 2016 spot
Italy will face off against Croatia in Turin and Serbia will take on Puerto Rico in Belgrade for two of the final three spots...
Danilo Gallinari is not fond of the Molten basketballs
Despite going 2-0 and advancing to the semi-finals of the FIBA Olympic Qualifiers, one of Italy's NBA stars isn't a fan of the Molten...
Italy name final squad for Olympic Qualifiers
Italy have named their final squad for the Olympic Qualifying Tournament that begins on Monday, as they aim to reach the Summer Games for...
Injury scares for Marco Belinelli and Daniel Hackett
Italy's preparations for the upcoming Olympic Qualifiers have taken a blow after Marco Belinelli and Daniel Hackett suffered injuries during a latest warm-up game. Belinelli...
Danilo Gallinari: We have to win our Olympic Qualifying Tournament
Denver Nuggets and Italy forward Danilo Gallinari has said that the Azzuri must win their Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Turin plus he has also...
Italy, Philippines and Serbia to host Olympic Qualifiers for men, France to host women
The Executive Committee of FIBA on Tuesday announced that Italy, Philippines, Serbia and France have been attributed the hosting rights for the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments...
Italy, Serbia and Philippines to host Olympic Qualifying Tournament
Italy, Serbia and Philippines are reportedly going to be chosen as the three host nations for the upcoming Olympic Qualifying Tournaments next July, according...
Italy and Russia preparing to bid for Olympic Qualifying Tournaments?
Italy and Russia are preparing bids to host next year's Olympic Qualifying Tournaments that will determine the last remaining spots for the Rio 2016...
Pianigiani: Gigi Datome probably out for Eurobasket
Italy coach Simone Pianigiani was hesitant in ruling Fenerbahce's Gigi Datome out of Eurobasket, amid rumours that he would play a part in the...
Italian League to cut players wages starting next season
The Italian basketball League (LegaBasket) held its Assembly in Bolognma yesterday. The League approved the starting dates for season 2013-14, with the Supercoppa on...
European Cup round-up
Europe’s domestic cup competitions are entering their final rounds, with Spain’s Copa Del Rey headlining. Spain Barcelona will start as favourites...
