Luca Banchi, the coach of Virtus Bologna, spoke ahead of the 14th round of the EuroLeague, in which his team will face Baskonia.
The Italian coach, as always, spoke with a great deal of respect for the opponent, and this was no exception.
“Tomorrow, we will face an opponent experiencing an extraordinary moment of form, just look at what they’ve done since coach Ivanovic arrived. They managed to secure seven wins in the last eight games, showcasing a very aggressive and spectacular style of basketball, especially evident in home games where the qualities of their perimeter players and the athleticism of their big men stand out.
Although we face difficulties due to absences, we have prepared to play a smart game, acknowledging the impact that Baskonia can have thanks to a very aggressive defense and a brilliant offense stemming from the offensive talent of top teams,” said Luca Banchi.
Achille Polonara also spoke before this game:
“We are coming from a loss on the road, Baskonia’s court is very demanding, but despite that, we want to redeem ourselves. Winning away, it’s a young and talented team, well-coached,” said Achille Polonara.