Nico Mannion is already in love with Varese

Varese Basketball: the first words of Nico Mannion

At the IRCA Vip Hall of the Itelyum Arena was held in the afternoon the press conference for the presentation of Niccolò Mannion. The new Red and White player released his first words: "The’environment where I arrived è beautiful. I already feel the support of all the fans and I must say that I feel like I am at home. È it’s great to see how this city à lives for basketball. So many people have stopped me for a picture or an autograph even at the supermarket. Physically I am fine, but I still need some’ time to get into 100 percent shape both with my legs and my breath, but I am well on my way".

"My arrival in Varese? È it all happened very quickly – explained the Azzurri point guard -; in the morning I spoke with Luis Scola and after not even 36 hours I was already in town. I am very happy that everything went well. Here I have found a unique environment, very similar to the American one; I have already bonded with my teammates who have welcomed me very well. From a technical point of view I still have to assimilate all the schemes well, but the road è the right one".

"With the coach the relationship è very good, we are talking a lot; after the first half in Pesaro he had told me that worse than this; I could not play. Fortunately, then things improved. Of him I like his tranquility, a characteristic that allows him to relate best with the players.

Scola I had met him in November when he came to Vitoria to retire the Baskonia jersey; of my teammates, on the other hand, I already knew Woldetensae and Moretti, with whom I had dealt with on the national team. Italbasket? I am always in touch with coach Pozzecco».