Pallacanestro Cantù Seeks First Win Against Reggio Emilia Says Coach Vitucci

Pallacanestro Cantù Seeks First Win Against Pallacanestro Reggiana

Pallacanestro Cantù enters its second road match on Sunday, October 25, 2026, still searching for its first victory of the LBA Serie A season. Head coach Francesco Vitucci demanded a strong mental and physical response from his squad ahead of the fifth-round fixture against Pallacanestro Reggiana at the PalaBigi, scheduled for 18:30 local time.

The Biancoblù open the weekend looking to reverse a four-game losing streak that has marked the start of their league campaign. Speaking ahead of the contest, Vitucci emphasized that the lack of early results must serve as a catalyst for greater competitive fire rather than discouragement.

Vitucci Demands Aggressive Focus at PalaBigi

Addressing reporters prior to Sunday’s tip-off, Vitucci outlined the exact standards he expects from his roster on the road in Emilia-Romagna. The coach made clear that the team’s preparations leave no room for passive play.

“I expect and we demand, from all of us, a test of great determination and strong competitive willpower to try to take our first victory,” Vitucci stated. He acknowledged the tactical discipline of their upcoming opponents, noting that Pallacanestro Reggiana features an organized system anchored by seasoned veterans.

“We will have to make sure we are ready and express ourselves at our best,” Vitucci added. “We want the lack of results to be a reason for even greater determination for us and a further doverous push to give those satisfactions that this club and its supporters indisputably deserve.”

Reggiana Seeks Stability After One Early Victory

Both teams enter Sunday’s clash looking for stability in the LBA standings. Pallacanestro Reggiana, guided by head coach Dimitris Priftis, holds a 1-3 record through the opening four rounds. The hosts at PalaBigi earned their lone victory against Tortona while dropping matchups to Trento, Napoli, and Verona.

The two sides are already familiar with one another from the autumn preparation period. During the preseason Trofeo degli Angeli held at the Pala Francescucci in Casnate con Bernate, Reggio Emilia defeated Cantù 73-66.

For Cantù, the search for solutions extends beyond the tactical whiteboard. The club received clearance earlier in the week to bolster its roster, highlighted by the arrival of Osvaldas Olisevicius, who made his team debut last weekend. Meanwhile, management continues to evaluate the futures of Hassani Gravett and Chad Brown amid ongoing roster evaluations.