In Trento, Segafredo returns to the field in the championship, after the convincing performance in Monaco, in which coach Luca Banchi’s Bianconeri provided a ballistic performance of considerable depth. Dismissing Segafredo’s good European performance by reducing everything to just the three-point shooting percentage would be truly ungenerous for a team that has put a lot of energy into play and provided a defensive performance of the highest level. To be honest, Monaco denoted a team situation that was certainly not at its best, the absences of Jordan Loyd and Kemba Walker were undoubtedly felt, but the group entrusted to coach Obradovic is one of those least distorted by the summer transfer market, and while still full of excellent players like James, Okobo and Motiejunas, just to name three at random. That harmony does not reign in the Monegasque team is a rumor that has been heard in the corridors for some time, but the fact remains undeniable that Segafredo, who played an excellent defensive game and above all shot excellently from the arc, did not it certainly depends on the mood of the opponents, in the end the shots must be taken regardless of who is in front of you.
Luca Banchi said he was satisfied with his team’s reaction, after the bitter home defeat on the first day, the team shows that it appreciates the new coach’s directives, and some players in this first phase of the season really seem to be the best versions of those seen last year.
Toko Shengelia, who started this year without physical handicaps, is showing a version of himself, especially in his outside shooting, which suggests a growing confidence and tranquility. The same thing can also be seen in Jordan Mickey, who can finally play in the role that suits him, that of pivot and paired with Shengelia, two who together at the moment manage to put the defenses into crisis.
Iffe Lundberg himself, who returned after several months of absence, immediately found trust and feeling with the team, as if nothing had happened in recent months, a clear sign that the climate in the locker room is different, probably less tension and more awareness of his own means. Some, like Isaia Cordinier, are growing in terms of performance, having greatly reduced those negative aspects of the first year in black and white, for the Frenchman there are now fewer fouls and more attention in doing the right thing. Another interesting note is Pajola’s growth in shooting, especially from outside. In these first matches between the Super Cup, the Championship and the Euroleague, the boy from Ancona showed off a series of shots from the arc, with excellent percentages, which give us hope that they can lead him to become that dangerous player who the defenses can no longer allow to shoot free. It is also important for the teammates to know that Alessandro will have to be marked more closely, this will allow greater freedom from doubles for the others, therefore more chances of having good shots for everyone. Another positive note from the Munich match comes from Jaleen Smith, another player who, when left with a bit of space, lights up quickly and tends to make a basket with extreme ease.
Virtus needs everyone’s support, including that of Brian Dunston, the expert pivot who is demonstrating why he has won two Euroleagues in his career. What this group is still missing is the contribution of the young Cacok, perhaps still a little immature for this championship, even more so for the continental tournament. But the boy is committed, you can see it from the way he presents himself on the pitch, despite the few minutes he has played so far. On his side he has young age and the possibility of taking advantage of the examples of a high-level teammate like Dunston and of a coach who in the past has repeatedly demonstrated that he is very good at improving the human material that has been put to him. arrangement, last example, Moretti in Pesaro.
Tonight’s match against Trento will not be a simple match, despite the fact that the black and white eagles have had a rather important problem, the injury to one of their best men, Kamar Baldwin. Baldwin’s absence will have to be compensated by his teammates, Forray alone, given his age, will not be able to shoulder the entire burden, so Hubb and Ellis will probably be called into question. While Dolomiti Energia laments the absence of Baldwin, the wait has begun in the Juventus home to find out when Achille Polonara will be able to return to the group, having just returned from the surgery to which all his teammates and Luca Banchi himself dedicated the victory of Monk.
Segafredo will have to play a very careful match this evening, above all avoiding raising the pace too much, the recovery times since Friday evening have been very short, and the first continental back to back is already knocking on the door next week. It will therefore be Coach Banchi’s task to try to distribute the minutes among all the players at his disposal, avoiding drops in tension and conserving as much energy as possible for next week’s matches, which will be really important for this first phase of the Euroleague. Trento and coach Galbiati know very well about Virtus’ commitments, it is predictable that they will want to base the match on speed and a high number of possessions to try to make the most of Segafredo’s weaknesses, due to the fatigue of the Cup match and what wait in the next few days. The experience of the Bianconeri will serve to avoid falling into these possible traps, playing at a more controlled pace, taking advantage of the greater talent and the longer bench.
Tap-off at 6.30 pm under the orders of Messrs. Attard, Paglialunga and Nicolini, live TV on the DAZN channel, while on the frequencies of Radio Nettuno Bologna Uno, the voice of Dario Ronzulli, as always with great passion, will tell the news of the encounter.
Alessandro Stagni
2023-10-15 09:47:44
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