Hall of Fame 26: Joe Barry Carroll

Joe Barry Carroll’s arrival in Milano was the product of lucky circumstances. The number 1 pick of the number1980 NBA draft, he was part of an historic trade, when Robert Parish and the number 3 pick (used to select the great Kevin McHale) were moved from Golden State to Boston in exchange of the number1. Read More »

Hall of Fame 26: Joe Barry Carroll

Joe Barry Carroll’s arrival in Milano was the product of lucky circumstances. The number 1 pick of the number1980 NBA draft, he was part of an historic trade, when Robert Parish and the number 3 pick (used to select the great Kevin McHale) were moved from Golden State to Boston in exchange of the number1. Read More »

Another International in Olimpia: Angelo Gigli

Pallacanestro Olimpia EA7- Emporio Armani Milano agreed on terms with Angelo Gigli, a power forward-center, 2.09 mt tall, 30 years old, coming from Virtus Bologna, where he played 29 games during the last season averaging 10.2 points per game, 6.8 rebounds and shot 61.2% from the field. COACH BANCHI’S OPINION – “Angelo Gigli is one Read More »

Another International in Olimpia: Angelo Gigli

Pallacanestro Olimpia EA7- Emporio Armani Milano agreed on terms with Angelo Gigli, a power forward-center, 2.09 mt tall, 30 years old, coming from Virtus Bologna, where he played 29 games during the last season averaging 10.2 points per game, 6.8 rebounds and shot 61.2% from the field. COACH BANCHI’S OPINION – “Angelo Gigli is one Read More »

Hall of Fame 25: Roberto Premier

His nickname was the Ariete because, yes, he was a guard but his weight clocked often over 100 kg and he drove head-first, fearless. But Roberto Premier, born in Spresiano in the January of 1958, was a terrific shooter and came to Milano, in the summer of 1981 for his characteristics of perimeter player with Read More »

Hall of Fame 25: Roberto Premier

His nickname was the Ariete because, yes, he was a guard but his weight clocked often over 100 kg and he drove head-first, fearless. But Roberto Premier, born in Spresiano in the January of 1958, was a terrific shooter and came to Milano, in the summer of 1981 for his characteristics of perimeter player with Read More »

Hall of Fame 24: Dino Meneghin

Dino Meneghin closed his legendary career between Trieste and the return to Milano because he was a miracle of longevity, and still his true career was the one that in the 70s had him as the cornerstone of the great Varese team and in the 80s of the Milano’s one. Born in Alano di Piace, Read More »

Hall of Fame 24: Dino Meneghin

Dino Meneghin closed his legendary career between Trieste and the return to Milano because he was a miracle of longevity, and still his true career was the one that in the 70s had him as the cornerstone of the great Varese team and in the 80s of the Milano’s one. Born in Alano di Piace, Read More »

Hall of Fame 23: John Gianelli

During the 1980 summer, Billy, looking for the right combination to win the championship, tried to hit a home-run by bringing in Milano the number 3 player from the NBA draft, Kevin McHale. Traded for Joe Barry Carroll, another future Milano’s player, McHale was struggling to find an agreement with the Boston Celtics and came Read More »

Hall of Fame 23: John Gianelli

During the 1980 summer, Billy, looking for the right combination to win the championship, tried to hit a home-run by bringing in Milano the number 3 player from the NBA draft, Kevin McHale. Traded for Joe Barry Carroll, another future Milano’s player, McHale was struggling to find an agreement with the Boston Celtics and came Read More »