Umana Reyer travels to face Pallacanestro Trieste at PalaTrieste on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 17:30 for the second round of the Regular Season. The club enters the matchup following an opening victory against Cantù and a win over Skyliners Frankfurt in BKT EuroCup play, while Trieste hosts its home opener after narrowly falling to league champions Milano in the opening week.
Reyer Prepares for PalaTrieste Atmosphere
Umana Reyer arrives in Trieste holding a strong run of form across domestic and European competition. Coach Neven Spahija addressed the media ahead of the fixture, noting that while Trieste underwent ownership changes and features a roster still coming together, the club remains dangerous and proud. Spahija pointed to Trieste’s opening performance against Milano, where the team stayed within reach until the final two minutes, and highlighted the addition of center Luka Brajković, who missed the Milan fixture. “We want to be present at 100% and play our basketball,” Spahija stated, emphasizing that pre-game paper predictions carry no weight for the roster.
Ky Bowman echoed his coach’s assessment regarding the intensity of the venue. “It will be very tough and we know a difficult environment awaits us,” Bowman said, pointing out Trieste’s competitive showing against the champions. Bowman stressed that defensive execution remains the team’s primary focus to silence the home crowd and maintain momentum across all forty minutes of regulation.
Umana Reyer Leads All-Time Series Against Trieste
Records show 16 total encounters between the two franchises, comprising 14 matches in Serie A and two in Supercoppa competitions. Umana Reyer holds a 12-4 advantage in the all-time head-to-head series. Trieste’s home victories against Venice remain rare, with the last successful home outing against the lagunari dating back to April 20, 2019, with a score of 104-85.
On the sidelines, coach Neven Spahija holds a single prior encounter against coach Francesco Taccetti from the return round of the previous campaign, when Venice secured a 78-84 victory away from home. The floor also features reunions for two players: Trieste regista Michele Ruzzier wore the orogranata jersey during the 2014/15 and 2015/16 seasons, while Umana Reyer ala Jordan Parks launched his Italian career in Trieste, logging 58 appearances in Serie A2 between 2015 and 2017.
Jabari Rice Remains Sidelined with a Fracture
Umana Reyer travels without Sir’Jabari Rice. The player remains sidelined following a compound fracture of the fifth metatarsal.
LBATV Broadcasts Game on October 4
Tip-off is set for Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 17:30 at PalaTrieste. Live broadcast coverage is available via LBATV.
