In Reggio Emilia, two Americans are at risk of being cut
Pallacanestro Reggiana is ready to return to the transfer market after the first few games of the season, with the goal of strengthening its perimeter players. The red-and-white club is considering signing a player capable of scoring points and contributing to the team’s offensive flow. According to a report by Francesco Pioppi on Il Resto del Carlino, the profile identified by management is that of a point guard capable of also playing the shooting guard position.
The arrival of a new player, however, could lead to some changes in the roster. Rob Edwards’ spot is most at risk, especially given Riccardo Visconti’s likely retention and Tomas Woldetensae’s imminent return from injury. Speedy Smith’s position, however, also remains under scrutiny.
Edwards’ start to the season has fallen short of expectations. In the first three Serie A games, the American guard averaged 6.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in 20.3 minutes of playing time, shooting 28.6% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. These are underwhelming numbers, compounded by a performance in which he scored just 3 points in the team’s latest win against Tortona.
Speedy Smith’s start to the season hasn’t been particularly impressive on the scoring front either. The American point guard, forced to sit out the road game in Naples due to a knee injury, averaged 4 points, 3 rebounds, and 6 assists in 23.5 minutes over the two games he played. While he continues to stand out as Reggio Emilia’s leading playmaker, his shooting percentages remain a concern, standing at 9.1% from the field and 11.1% from three-point range.
The coming weeks could therefore bring significant changes to the team’s rotations. Riccardo Visconti’s excellent performance against Tortona—in which he scored 24 points and posted a player rating of 30—and the expected return of Tomas Woldetensae increase the options available in the backcourt. This scenario makes Edwards’ future with the team more uncertain, without ruling out the possibility that management might also reassess Smith.
