Nutribullet Treviso guard DeWayne Russell has brought a sharp competitive edge to his second stint with the club, scoring 44 points and dishing out 9 total assists across the opening two victories of the Lega Basket Serie A season under coach Nicola.
The Fire Within Treviso’s Backcourt
Nutribullet Treviso has opened the domestic campaign with two wins, and DeWayne Russell has anchored that early momentum. The playmaker, returning for his second experience in Treviso colors, has logged 44 total points and 9 assists through the first two fixtures.
Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport ahead of the upcoming road trip to face Olimpia Milano, Russell said the team must stay focused on the present rather than looking too far down the schedule. “I don’t want to look too far ahead, it brings bad luck,” Russell said. “We started very well, but it’s a long way: there are ups and downs, balance will be needed. I don’t want to say we will be a playoff team or things like that, it’s important to concentrate on the next training session, on the next game, whatever it is.”
Preparing for the Olimpia Milano Test
The schedule now shifts to a test against Olimpia Milano on their home floor. Treviso heads north carrying a strong internal chemistry built on competitiveness, according to the guard.
“We feel good among ourselves because we are competitive: we will go to Milan with fire inside, with claws,” Russell said. “I don’t know how it will end, but I know we will fight. Just the fact of competing gives you a chance to win. And that’s what excites me most.”
Early Season Production Under Nicola
Coach Nicola’s side has relied heavily on Russell’s court vision and scoring punch to establish a winning foundation. Across the first two games of the LBA season, Russell’s 44 points and 9 assists have steadied an offense looking to establish consistency in a competitive Italian top flight.
Treviso travels to face Olimpia Milano in the upcoming LBA round, where the squad will put its early-season chemistry and competitive mantra to the test.
