When I heard the name of Tonut few weeks ago, when he was added to roster, I had to use google to know who he isNow he is in squad... Huge surprise
Tonut is a very talented young player, I like him a lot! But I agree with Italian Pride, I'm not sure he is ready for this level yet...in the future he will be an important piece for our NT for sure!
Talking about the final roster I'm very surprised that Cinciarini is out and Poeta in. Cincia had an horrible european championship last summer and a very bad season with Milan this year but he still has experience at this level and played very well in 2013,14 and 15.
I would have preferred Abass over Tonut because he could have provide some needed energy and athleticism but Messina knows better than me for sure. In Ettore we trust!![]()
Well,indeed we do,if you consider the fact that he made CSKA losing two semi-finals,one from MTA at the last second and a blow out from Oly,while he had great players at the squadKidding,I really like him,but the question is if he can convince the Superstars to play defence,or change their play style at offense.I fell in love with your team at the last Eurobasket,by far from the second one the team I liked most.Can Messina inspire the players and manipulate the pressure?That's something that Italy needs to have in mind.At the most important game last year the players seemed weak mentally and unable to control the game.That's my only hope tho,otherwise I wouldn't have any problem if Italy qualifies,going to support you at Rio if you make it,you have amazing players and a lovely country.
I don't know,but Messina work only two weeks with these player,Pianigiani 6 Summer!As funny as it may sound, IMO Messina was the reason they failed... Italy in 2015 looked so much better for my liking
Generation of losers!Such a pity for Italy,really wanted to see this generation of players combined at an Olympic tournament.Probably they won't play together again.A missed chance here.
I don't know,but Messina work only two weeks with these player,Pianigiani 6 Summer!
Generation of losers!
Next year i want to see only Melli,Hackett,Datome,Cervi(i don't understand because he never played,he's better by far than Cusin),maybe Aradori,Tonut at least in traing camp(if he improves again) and stop!
Cervi(i don't understand because he never played,he's better by far than Cusin)
Finally someone understood the failure vs Nigeria at 2012.Losing at your home court with the best possible roster to an undoubtedly weaker team is a similar thing to what happened to us at 2012.Don't worry bro,we will be both there at 2020![]()
I think the better option was Pascolo!Originally Posted by Mozart View Post
that's your opinion, I think the opposite and Pianigiani and Messina as well (for not saying that a lot of people in Italy think that Cervi didn't ever deserved to be in the 12, as you know)
if we get the ticket for world cup,with these losers never say never
I think the better option was Pascolo!
Cusin could be a great rim protector if he is in good day,but on offense with him on the court we play in 4!
Another sad night for the Italia national team. I think the Italian Federation is not driving Italina basketball in the right direction.
Well,you had (probably) best players and coach available at this time ,plus you had home support ,and yet...Croatia wanted it more as a team and that is where you lacked . Not sure if federation could have done more in this case.
I know,but the better option for was 3 Pf and 2 C with Melli that can play minutes like stretch 5 as you see in these games!Pascolo is not a C