TRIESTE. The end of the tunnel for Pallacanestro Trieste is getting closer and closer. If until ten days ago the light could be glimpsed, now the light is increasing and optimism is growing. This was confirmed by the president of the red and white club Mario Ghiacci, a guest of Telequattro’s “Caffè dello sport” last night. No date, by Christmas however it will be the most awaited gift. Four subjects from the US fund, with sports management experience but on their first landing in Europe. The future new owners would also be exploring the possibilities of bringing in an important main sponsor.
Market chapter. PallTrieste confirms that Michele Ruzzier is liked, denies a negotiation closure. At least until yesterday evening given that Ghiacci recalls that “the scenarios on the market can change overnight”. It should be noted, however, that sources from Reggio have given up the signing of the point guard by Unahotels as he is allegedly signing for Trieste. In essence, the competing club in the race for Ruz is called out – or so it circulates in Reggio – now giving it a certain red and white straight.
Meanwhile, the approach march of Pallacanestro Trieste to the mother of all away games has begun, the one at the Assago Forum on Sunday against EA7 Armani Milano. Compared to the last performances Marco Legovich will be able to try to give playing time, even if still reduced, to Alessandro Lever, inserted in the twelve against Banco di Sardegna Sassari but only to return to breathe the scent of the parquet. In Assago, a few coins for the South Tyrolean long and then, starting from the following home match against Brescia, he will be at full capacity in the rotations of the red and white longs. Meanwhile, tomorrow Trieste will test itself in a friendly match against Gesteco Cividale of A2.
With the seniors still, the Under 19 recruits do honor at the Next Gen Cup. Bazzarini’s team in the Pesaro concentration won two matches out of three. After conceding from Treviso and defeating Brindisi, they beat Varese Basketball 100–96 yesterday. Important the recovery of Tommaso Fantoma, who plays on loan in Udine in A2, author of 28 points with eight rebounds. Marco Ius confirms himself, scoring 29 points. Scoreboard: Pratljacic ne, Comar 2, Camporeale 2, Ius 29, Obljubech 9, Eva 2, Fantoma 28, Rolli 6, Desobgo, Crnobrnja 11, Dovera 11, Morgut. —