Derek Cooke moves toward fifth Italian

The white smoke has not yet arrived. ‘La Prealpina’ takes stock of the situation related to Devonte Upson and points out that the renewal offer (1+1) has not been answered and that, therefore, the biancorosso club is considering cheaper options.

Among the profiles being considered are Derek Cooke, a Washington native who has been sought by Varese in the past and seen in Italy with Trieste, Treviso, Trento and Pistoia, and Chad Brown, formerly of Peristeri, who have ended up in the management’s sights. Coach Kastritis is looking for a long defensive player to flank Nkamhoua, currently engaged in the Summer League with Portland.

Meanwhile, the Denzel Valentine track, set to move to Venice, fades. In Varese, the choice of a long starter remains the priority before closing the outside department.