Kokkinakis stays and takes the armband
Menelao Kokkinakis is staying at PAOK for a seventh straight year, and he is the new captain (1). The club announced the renewal three months after the season ended. A steady presence, now formally wearing the armband.
Trinchieri's squad trained on the Udine court
Andrea Trinchieri's basketball team trained on the court that will host their upcoming tournament match, moving into the final stretch before the first game (2). The preparation is happening on Italian soil, in the city where the tournament is played.
Trinchieri on fitting in Osman, Kalathis and Bazinas
Trinchieri was clear about the challenge. "We have to integrate Cedi Osman, Nick Calathes and Nasos Bazinas smartly, since they haven't stepped on the court with us yet" (3). He called the Udine tournament a critical moment of preparation, with the roster only just back together from national teams. He also made a point of praising Udine coach Adriano Vertemati, calling him a very tough opponent in the first match (3).
Fan-reaktioner
Fans are questioning a recent article in the subreddit, asking what it is, why it was written, and whether it is based on any actual statement from Razvan Lucescu. The mood is skeptical, with supporters demanding to know what the article aims to achieve and whether the coach was even asked anything. See the thread
