Tommaso Baldasso sends a clear message, followed by a sincere admission

A standout performer, with 29 points, in the Italian national basketball team’s 103-91 victory over Croatia, Tommaso Baldasso aims to establish himself as one of the cornerstones of the Italian national team, led during this summer international window by Marco Ramondino (replacing Luca Banchi, who is absent for family reasons). Speaking to the FIP’s official channels, however, the 1998-born player was quick to downplay the performance: no heroic feat, no crowning achievement, just the awareness of having experienced one of those nights when “everything clicks.”

“We all played well; it was a lucky night,” admitted the Piedmontese guard. “I know full well that this was a magical night, and I’ll take that home with me. I’m happy, especially because we’ve all worked really hard this week. It’s a healthy group that gets along well and has fun; we’re finding our chemistry, and everyone is trying to contribute.”

“It’s a great night; we played against a strong team,” he added. “We probably started our preparation a little earlier and came in slightly more prepared, but we still faced very strong opponents, and it’s a great victory. This is a young group that’s eager to prove itself, that battles and fights everywhere, runs, has fun, and makes mistakes—sometimes even out of excessive enthusiasm—because it wants to do something great. I think these are all characteristics of a young group that has talent and a lot to offer.”

Born in Turin on January 29, 1998, and raised playing for Auxilium Torino and PMS Moncalieri, Tommaso Baldasso recently wrapped up his third season with Bertram Tortona, following stints with Virtus Roma, Fortitudo Bologna, and Olimpia Milano. Currently focused on the Italian national team, he will be one of the key players in Virtus Bologna’s new era under head coach Alex Mumbrú.