Logiman Orzinuovi Faces Rucker San Vendemiano at PalaBertocchi

Logiman Orzinuovi plays its third match in seven days on Sunday at PalaBertocchi against Rucker San Vendemiano in Lega Nazionale Pallacanestro.

Orzinuovi enters the contest rotation-constrained with only eight available players due to injuries. Rogic and Oxilia remain sidelined for the hosts as the team manages heavy early-season fixture congestion.

San Vendemiano arrives in Lombardy following a road loss against Leonessa Brescia.

Perimeter threats Barattini and Abega drive the visitor offense through one-on-one play and pick-and-roll sets. Forwards Morici and Da Campo supply scoring options facing and backing down to the basket.

Frontcourt size and athleticism come via big men Onojaife and Magro. Magro joined the Venetian club after playing seasons in a higher category, while former Omegna player Brekic leads the squad in scoring as a primary offensive threat.

Kekovic provides a physical, two-dimensional presence in the paint alongside versatile guard Chapelli, who defends across perimeter positions.

“San Vendemiano is an adversary of great value, even if they are going through a less brilliant moment,” said Francesco Olivieri, assistant coach of Orzinuovi, told Lega Nazionale Pallacanestro. “This championship shows no mercy to anyone.”

Olivieri pointed to deep perimeter and interior challenges for his shorthanded squad. “We will have to manage injuries and physical energy, we are meeting an adversary of absolute talent both in the bigs and in the guards, we will encounter difficulties both on the perimeter and under the basket,” Olivieri told Lega Nazionale Pallacanestro.

“It’s easy to name Brekic, but they have other great players, like Barattini, Morici, Abega,” Olivieri told Lega Nazionale Pallacanestro. Under the basket they can count both on Onojaife’s athleticism and Magro’s low-post play.”

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