Pallacanestro Jesi tips off its 2026/2027 home schedule at PalaTriccoli, welcoming the youth sector of historic Serie A rival Reggio Emilia for an 18:00 local time start, ilrestodelcarlino.it reported.
Sorgentone Expects Tough Test from Youthful Reggio Emilia
Jesi comes into the matchup carrying momentum from an opening win at Fossombrone, though Sorgentone emphasized the unique challenges posed by the visiting emiliana side, ilrestodelcarlino.it reported. “The success of Fossombrone has given us a charge, now we must be good at making ourselves ready and finding the right attitude against a young team, full of talent, and capable of expressing high-level basketball,” Sorgentone said, as reported by ilrestodelcarlino.it.
Roster Concerns and the Arrival of Juan Galetto
Preparation for the home debut has been complicated by physical setbacks and international travel adjustments. Players Sebrek Bosso and Giampieri have been sidelined with minor ailments, leaving the coaching staff hopeful for their late recovery, ilrestodelcarlino.it reported. Meanwhile, new addition Juan Galetto joined the squad this week but has dealt with travel jet lag. “At times in training he looked a bit ‘asleep’—he laughed—but he made us understand that he can give something important to the team,” Sorgentone noted regarding the newcomer, according to ilrestodelcarlino.it.
PalaTriccoli Crowd Expected to Amplify Home Advantage
Sunday afternoon marks the club’s return to PalaTriccoli following playoff immersion against Siena. The coaching staff anticipates a high-energy atmosphere as the local fanbase rallies behind the team for the first time this season, ilrestodelcarlino.it reported. “At Fossombrone we had confirmation of how much the support of our fans can affect the match, on Sunday there were many, against Reggio there will be even more, for all of us a reason to make the first gift of the year,” Sorgentone said, via ilrestodelcarlino.it.
Pallacanestro Jesi Faces Reggio Emilia Youth Squad Sunday
The encounter between Pallacanestro Jesi and the Reggio Emilia youth squad begins at 18:00 local time on Sunday at the PalaTriccoli venue in Jesi.
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