Olimpia wanted it badly and it got the final, 87-84

Olimpia survived everything in the Italy Cup's semifinal against Reggio Emilia. It survived three technical fouls to none; the ejection of head coach Jasmin Repesa at halftime, foul troubles (Hickman had three fouls in the first period, for example), a terrific 5/5 shooting night by Andrea De Nicolao, a 10-point deficit in the first half Read More »

Olimpia wanted it badly and it got the final, 87-84

Olimpia survived everything in the Italy Cup's semifinal against Reggio Emilia. It survived three technical fouls to none; the ejection of head coach Jasmin Repesa at halftime, foul troubles (Hickman had three fouls in the first period, for example), a terrific 5/5 shooting night by Andrea De Nicolao, a 10-point deficit in the first half Read More »

Macvan saved the night for Olimpia: 77-75

Milan Macvn made a winning tip-in as the time expired clinching a 77-75 win for Olimpia over Brindisi to advance to the semifinal game, on Saturday aginst Reggio Emilia. It was a close game after a promising first quarter. Olimpia missed 13 fouls shots and at one point also 15 consecutive three-pointers before Macvan made Read More »

Macvan saved the night for Olimpia: 77-75

Milan Macvn made a winning tip-in as the time expired clinching a 77-75 win for Olimpia over Brindisi to advance to the semifinal game, on Saturday aginst Reggio Emilia. It was a close game after a promising first quarter. Olimpia missed 13 fouls shots and at one point also 15 consecutive three-pointers before Macvan made Read More »

Cinciarini led Olimpia to a nice 93-79 win over Brescia

Andrea Cinciarini's energy and season-high in scoring led Olimpia (minus Kruno Simon) to a commanding win over Brescia 93-79. Olimpia played a very solid game with some inconsistency that allowed Brescia to stay close at times. But when Leonessa looked dangerous, Milano got away convincingly. Cinciarini scored 14 points, Kalnietis had six assists in 13 Read More »

Cinciarini led Olimpia to a nice 93-79 win over Brescia

Andrea Cinciarini's energy and season-high in scoring led Olimpia (minus Kruno Simon) to a commanding win over Brescia 93-79. Olimpia played a very solid game with some inconsistency that allowed Brescia to stay close at times. But when Leonessa looked dangerous, Milano got away convincingly. Cinciarini scored 14 points, Kalnietis had six assists in 13 Read More »

Repesa: “Too many mistakes late in the game”

Coach Jasmin Repesa about the game in Istanbul: "We were so close sonit's tough. I saw many positives especially compared with the first part of the season. We knew we had to play smart, not turning the ball over, controlling the boards better but honestly down the stretch we made too many mistakes. Offensively we Read More »

Repesa: “Too many mistakes late in the game”

Coach Jasmin Repesa about the game in Istanbul: "We were so close sonit's tough. I saw many positives especially compared with the first part of the season. We knew we had to play smart, not turning the ball over, controlling the boards better but honestly down the stretch we made too many mistakes. Offensively we Read More »