Pallacanestro Reggiana opens its home campaign at the Pala Bigi for the opening official fixture of the season, welcoming Dolomiti Energia Trentino in a high-stakes Italian basketball showdown. Tip-off is set for the evening, bringing an immediate test for both squads as league action officially gets underway.
The Stakes at Pala Bigi
Pallacanestro Reggiana enters the opening night fixture looking to set an early tone on home soil under the guidance of coach Dimitris Priftis. The Greek tactician reaches a personal milestone on the bench for the club, marking his 100th appearance leading the Reggio Emilia side. On the opposing bench, Dolomiti Energia Trentino arrives in strong preparation form despite roster adjustments and the absence of player Hassan. Trento managed six victories across seven pre-season outings, providing a formidable early challenge for the hosts.
Roster Adjustments and Front Office Shifts
Both clubs present revamped rosters for the new campaign. Trento continues under the veteran leadership of captain Toto Forray, blending returning continuity with fresh personnel. Meanwhile, Pallacanestro Reggiana sees adjustments both on and off the parquet. Jamr Smith transitions into a new role for the club as Team Advisor, moving off the active playing roster to support the organization from the front office.
Matchday Lineups and Officials
The official team sheets feature the full squads named for the opening fixture:
Una Hotels Reggio Emilia: Barford, Edwards, Thor, Rossato, Visconti, Manfredotti, Uglietti, Severini, Fainke, Echenique, Ogbeide, Smith. Coach: Priftis.
Dolomiti Energia Trentino: D. Brown, C. Brown, Bertini, Niang, Olivari, Forray, Cattapan, Mawugbe, Bigelow, Bayehe. Coach: Rossi.
The officiating crew assigned to manage the court consists of referees Quarta, Pepponi, and M. Attard.
What Comes Next
Following this opening night clash at the Pala Bigi, both teams will turn their focus to the demanding league schedule ahead, adjusting their tactical approaches based on the early returns from their opening fixture.
