Unione Basket 2010 and Pallacanestro Jesi launch season with youth-focused victories
The basketball season in Jesi opened with a flurry of youth-driven victories across regional divisions, highlighted by Unione Basket 2010 securing an 83-60 win over Aesis98 in the Divisione Regionale 2 derby on Friday, October 17, 2026, at the Palestra Mics in Moie. Built specifically around players from the Under 19 roster alongside some senior players who bought into the project, Unione Basket fielded seven players born in 2009 and one born in 2008 for the city matchup.
Youth integration shapes the senior DR2 roster
Unione Basket 2010’s core organizational model centers on sustainable youth development, aiming to build a pipeline of talent that can eventually compete in national-level championships wearing the red-and-white jersey of Pallacanestro Jesi. That philosophy translated directly to the court during the opening weekend. Alongside the DR2 squad’s success, the Under 17 Gold team — playing under the Pallacanestro Jesi banner — traveled to Ancona on Friday, October 17, 2026, facing Stamura Basket Ancona at the Palestra Pietralacroce. Though Jesi dropped an 84-74 decision, the team mounted a furious comeback from a 23-point deficit to narrow the gap to just two points before the final buzzer.
Overtime heroics and PalaTriccoli debuts highlight Monday action
Action continued on Monday, October 19, 2026, with a pair of victories for local youth squads. The Under 19 Gold team hosted Ascoli Basket at the new Palestra Pellegrini in Jesi — designated as the home of Unione Basket — and emerged with a hard-fought 98-95 victory after a tense overtime period. Earlier that day at the PalaTriccoli, the Under 19 Regional squad made its seasonal debut, defeating Falconara Basket 75-64.
Upcoming fixtures expand regional competition
The competitive slate widens over the weekend of October 24–25, 2026, as additional divisions step onto the floor. The Divisione Regionale 3 squad meets the Conero Razorbacks on Saturday, October 24, at the Palestra Pietralacroce in Ancona. On Sunday, October 25, at 11:00 AM local time, the Under 15 Women’s team travels to Terni to face Pink Basket Terni. Unione Basket remains the sole club in the Vallesina fielding teams in national women’s competitions.
Minibasket initiatives launch across Vallesina schools
Beyond competitive leagues, the organization is launching its “Minibaskettiamo” school basketball project next week. Qualified instructors will visit primary schools throughout Jesi and the surrounding Vallesina area to introduce young children to the sport.
