Gianni Petrucci steps aside with Gianmarco Pozzecco

Gianni Petrucci steps aside with Gianmarco Pozzecco

In a long interview granted to Il Foglio, the president of the Italian Basketball Federation, Gianni Petrucci, also spoke about Gianmarco Pozzecco, whom he chose to replace Meo Sacchetti at the helm of the national team. “He has become the most popular technical commissioner,” stressed the number 1 of Italian basketball. “I disappear next to him, but I am happy. His sympathy is overwhelming, he should just hug a little less. His technical abilities are seen by everyone, and the players for him throw themselves on every ball. Those who are not convinced about him should come and watch some training sessions. He also knows that he has to say goodbye to the scenes he made at the European Championship after his expulsion.”

With Paolo Banchero it seems done: “His willingness to play with Italy is great news. In December I will visit him with Pozzecco.”