Pallacanestro Audax has officially tipped off its preparations for the upcoming Divisione Regionale 3 season at the Avenza sports hall, sweating off the summer rust while keeping a close eye on a potential federation repechage into Divisione Regionale 2, according to regional sports reports.
Senior Roster and Coaching Staff Take Shape in Avenza
The club’s senior squad has hit the parquet under the direction of head coach Maurizio Bertelà and assistant coach Andrea Zanetti. Players gathered at the Avenza facility to begin conditioning drills and tactical walkthroughs ahead of the new campaign. The management team has finalized a 12-player roster combining veteran presence with emerging prospects from the club’s youth sector.
The senior roster features guards Leonardo Fantoni (born 2009), Stefano Gentile (born 2003), Samuele Prisco (born 2009), Nicholas Santucci (born 2002), and Luca Vivi (born 2006, who also sees time at wing). The wing positions will be manned by Manuel Alibani (born 2007), Nicolas Moscatelli (born 2006), Cristian Pasquini (born 1998), and Gomez Morillo (born 2003). Rounding out the frontcourt are pivots Daniel Peselli (born 2003), Nicolò Pizzanelli (born 2001, also listed as a guard), and Donato Tedeschi (born 2001).
Federation Uncertainty and Repechage Hopes
While the team works through conditioning blocks at the Avenza palazzetto, club executives await formal communication from the Italian Basketball Federation regarding an administrative jump. Until the federation issues its final rulings, coaching staff and players continue preparations under the assumption of competing in Divisione Regionale 3 while maintaining readiness for a higher division.
Youth Sector Integrates with Senior Program
Alongside the senior group, the club’s youth sector has also returned to training. The organization’s developmental teams share court space at the Avenza facility, allowing the coaching staff to monitor younger prospects like Fantoni and Alibani within the broader club structure.
Next Steps on the Calendar
Pallacanestro Audax continues its preseason training block at the Avenza palazzetto through the coming weeks. The club awaits official federation announcements regarding the Divisione Regionale 2 repechage status, which will determine the definitive league schedule and opponent list for the autumn tip-off.
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