Shortly before heading to Lithuania, where Olympiacos will face Zalgiris Kaunas in the EuroLeague, the former Olimpia Milano player spoke about his return to the red-and-white team
A U.S. forward born in 2004. He joins the red-and-white team after spending his entire career in the United States, completing his college career with the Florida State Seminoles in the NCAA before being selected by the Golden State Warriors in the 2026 NBA Draft.
The sixth consecutive preseason loss, which came against Pallacanestro Reggiana, reportedly prompted the Brianza-based club to consider possible immediate measures.
The Brianza-based club wants to provide Coach Frank Vitucci with a settled roster as soon as possible and has identified Davide Moretti as the right fit to add quality and depth to the backcourt.
The American’s return is a welcome one; he has a deep connection to the city of Brescia, forged by the many years he spent there—first as a player and then as the city’s team coach.
His first experience with our basketball team had been particularly positive. With Pallacanestro Reggiana, he had quickly carved out a leading role for himself.
“Although Markel is still under contract, given the current situation and the way it has been handled, we do not intend to bring him back to Trieste this season.”