Arthur Kenney was known as the Great Red. But everybody called him simply Arturo and in the Seventies he became symbol of the warrior mentality of Olimpia Milano, contributing to one Italian championship (but playing three tie-breaker games in as many seasons), two European Cups and one Italy Cup. And also a Champions Cup semifinal. Read More »
Arthur Kenney was known as the Great Red. But everybody called him simply Arturo and in the Seventies he became symbol of the warrior mentality of Olimpia Milano, contributing to one Italian championship (but playing three tie-breaker games in as many seasons), two European Cups and one Italy Cup. And also a Champions Cup semifinal. Read More »
Pallacanestro Olimpia EA7-Emporio Armani Milano agreed on terms with Samardo Samuels, a 2.08 center coming from Hapoel Jerusalem where he played for two months after spending three seasons with Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA. COACH BANCHI'S OPINION - "Samardo Samuelsis a player who, after the NBA's experience, showed in Israel to have the skills necessary Read More »
Pallacanestro Olimpia EA7-Emporio Armani Milano agreed on terms with Samardo Samuels, a 2.08 center coming from Hapoel Jerusalem where he played for two months after spending three seasons with Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA. COACH BANCHI'S OPINION - "Samardo Samuelsis a player who, after the NBA's experience, showed in Israel to have the skills necessary Read More »
280 appearances, 2746 points scored. Almost 10 points per game for a player, Vittorio Ferracini, Toio for everybody. Born in Pordenone but raised basketball-wise in Milano, never known for his scoring ability. Ferracini has always been known for his team work, a tough guy, great at setting screens, helping his teammates, make his presence feel Read More »
280 appearances, 2746 points scored. Almost 10 points per game for a player, Vittorio Ferracini, Toio for everybody. Born in Pordenone but raised basketball-wise in Milano, never known for his scoring ability. Ferracini has always been known for his team work, a tough guy, great at setting screens, helping his teammates, make his presence feel Read More »
Alessandro Gentile and Nicolò Melli started today the training camp with the National Team before the European Championships scheduled to take place in Slovenjia next September. Today was media day. Then the trip to Folgari where things are going to become serious. Both Olimpia's players are virtually beginners: for them it would be the first Read More »
Alessandro Gentile and Nicolò Melli started today the training camp with the National Team before the European Championships scheduled to take place in Slovenjia next September. Today was media day. Then the trip to Folgari where things are going to become serious. Both Olimpia's players are virtually beginners: for them it would be the first Read More »
He was 19 where he began to coach. Franco Casalini was hired by the Social Osa, one of the most respected minor club in Milano, and he did well enough to be called up by Simmenthal. Casalini became quickly some kind of wizard of the youth teams, winning four championships for young men and raising Read More »
He was 19 where he began to coach. Franco Casalini was hired by the Social Osa, one of the most respected minor club in Milano, and he did well enough to be called up by Simmenthal. Casalini became quickly some kind of wizard of the youth teams, winning four championships for young men and raising Read More »
