Will Marcio Santos Play Against Olimpia Right Away? Galbiati Sets the Record Straight

Baskonia Vitoria coach Paolo Galbiati spoke with disappointment at a press conference about the heavy EuroLeague loss in Valencia: his team lost 111–88 at the Roig Arena. “It was a very bad night for us. Congratulations to Valencia, but our performance was truly awful. We lacked energy against a team full of talent.”

Baskonia will look to bounce back immediately at home next Friday against Olimpia Milano, when they may already be able to count on new Brazilian center Marcio Santos, who played for Maccabi Tel Aviv last season. “He’s in Vitoria now; it’s difficult to integrate him this week. We’ll see if he can contribute right away. But I don’t want to talk about it right now.”

Galbiati also provided an update on the injury situation: “Tadas Sedekerskis will undergo surgery; his season is likely over. Kurucs had swollen knees and couldn’t play.”

“I’m disappointed with the game. We need to grow as men, as players, as professionals. I’m sorry we didn’t put up a competitive game, because we’re not a team that doesn’t compete.”