Italy coach Gianmarco Pozzecco. –FIBA BASKETBALL
Italy coach Gianmarco Pozzecco is encouraging the Azzurri to embrace big dreams ahead of their 10th Fiba World Cup campaign. The team will open their Group A journey against Angola on Friday at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan.
Pozzecco expressed his desire for the players to dream big, enjoy the experience, and maintain respect for each other and his staff. He emphasized the importance of loving the game and embracing the positive emotions and opportunities that basketball provides. He commended the team for their efforts during their preparation, expressing his love and respect for them.
The captain of the Italian team, Luigi Datome, shares Pozzecco’s sentiments and hopes that their unity and strong performance in their friendlies, where they maintained a perfect 7-0 record, will translate into success in the World Cup. Datome emphasizes the team’s love for playing together and their understanding that sticking to their playing style will make them a formidable opponent.
Ranked 10th in the world, the Italian team aims to reach the top four for the first time since 1978. In their Group A matches, they will focus on Angola first before shifting their attention to the home team, Gilas Pilipinas.
Pozzecco and Datome both acknowledge the challenges they will face, especially playing against passionate and energetic fans, but they remain committed to taking it one game at a time and giving their best on the court.
One player to watch out for in the Italian team is Simone Fontecchio, who has been a standout performer in recent major tournaments.
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