“In my opinion, to be successful, a point guard has to win games. First of all—it is as simple as that—you have to win games. And then you build a name for yourself and keep pushing even when things are going your way, you have to show even more energy. Energy and fans go hand Read More »
Coach Ettore Messina officially kicked off the new season by meeting with the media before boarding the team bus to play an exhibition game in Vigevano. Here's a summary of his remarks. Ettore Messina on Mr. Giorgio Armani – “I obviously want to have a thought for Mr. Armani, even though it's easier to say Read More »
Olimpia completed another good test in Vigevano, defeating Tortona 81-70 after a very competitive game. With the exception of the first few minutes, when the starting line-up hit the ground running and built a 16-2 commanding lead, the game was a back-and-forth battle. Olimpia led tha majority of the time but Tortona never gave up, Read More »
Olimpia averaged 90 points per game in Cagliari on its way to conquer the local tournament. Bayern was missing a lot of players but most of the time used its regulars and was a tough out. Olimpia led for the length of the game essentially before closing it 89-75. When Bayern went all-out in the Read More »
Olimpia improved enormously since the scrimmage held with Ulm a few days ago as it showed by defeating Gran Canaria with a resounding 91-64 in Cagliari. Not just that: Olimpia also raised its game over the course of the game especially at the defensive end of the floor. At the end of the game it Read More »
With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of its creator, founder, and tireless driving force: Giorgio Armani. Il Signor Armani, as he was always respectfully and admiringly called by employees and collaborators, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones. Indefatigable to the end, he worked until his final days, dedicating himself to Read More »
Olimpia Milano completed its first-team coaching staff with the addition of Emilio Kovacic from Bayern Munich. Kovacic will join Peppe Poeta and Alberto Seravalli on Ettore Messina's coaching staff that includes Beppe Mangone as player development coach, Stefano Bertoli as video coordinator and Mattia Bonetti as video analyst.Born on January 11, 1968, in Zadar, Croatia, Read More »
The big news in terms of Olimpia's jersey numbers is the return of the number 6. Despite its great tradition, the number 6 had remained "on the bench" in recent seasons. Devin Booker will instead wear it, after having worn number 31 at Bayern, which is owned by Shavon Shields in Milan. At Olimpia, the Read More »
Christos Stavropoulos, Olimpia Milano’s general manager, released the following statement: "Regarding some recent media reports, I would like to clarify on behalf of the club that the health of our players has always been and always will be our priority. In the specific cases of Vlatko Cancar and Josh Nebo, I need to point out Read More »
Olimpia Milano is thankful to Fabien Causeur for the season that we spent together and wishes to him and his family all the possible best for the future. Read More »
