A2, a Wednesday night for strong hearts

What an evening Wednesday in the A2 series, with a rich and varied program: there are very heavy points up for grabs especially in the promotion zone but also in the relegation zone the play-out board is not completely defined.

At 8:30 p.m. Basket Torino-Vuelle Pesaro, Fortitudo Bologna-JuVi Cremona, Mestre-Avellino Basket, Pistoia-Rimini, Scafati-Brindisi and Verona-Forlì are played. Libertas Livorno-Sebastiani Rieti and Roseto-Cento take the court at 8:45 p.m. The day closes at 9 p.m. with Ruvo di Puglia-Cividale.

Charts: Pesaro 46 (32 played), Brindisi 44 (32), Scafati 44 (32), Fortitudo Bologna 44 (33), Sebastiani Rieti 40 (32), Verona 40 (32), Cividale 40 (33), Rimini 38 (32), Avellino Basket 36 (32), Libertas Livorno 34 (32), JuVi Cremona 30 (32), Basket Torino 30 (33), Urania Milano 30 (33), Mestre 28 (32), Forlì 24 (32), Cento 20 (32), Ruvo di Puglia 18 (32), Pistoia 14 (32), Roseto 12 (32)

A highly anticipated match is the one at the Beta Ricambi Arena – PalaMangano in Scafati, where Givova hosts Valtur Brindisi in a direct clash that could prove decisive in the race for promotion. The two teams, along with Fortitudo Bologna, are chasing the leading Pesaro just two points behind. The Campani come to the appointment strong with five consecutive victories, while the Apulians have won three in their last four outings.

“With Brindisi is the classic game that everyone would like to play, we know very well what is at stake. I am sure we will be ready and, most importantly, there will be a great atmosphere at the arena with many fans supporting us,” said Givova general manager Franko Bushati. It should be noted that there are several former players in the challenge: coach Vitucci coached in Brindisi from 2017 to 2023.