Yes, the unlikely hero did it again. Just like he led Olimpia to the huge win over Olympiacos ten day ago, he scored 15 second-half points against Darussafaka showing his entire bag of tricks. The Kevin McHale’s up and under move, the short hook, the mid-range jumper and the uncanny ability to finish a break around the basket. Davide Pascolo tied his 15-point output, set a career high in minutes, field goals made and attempted, went 3 for 3 from the line, while playing as a nominal center in a center-less line-up that inspired an historical comeback from 25 points down and 14 minutes left in the game. Pascolo was matched-up with Ante Zizic and used his moves and energy to turn the size mismatch into a hero’s outing.

Make sure to understand that Davide Pascolo is not an entire novelty. He’s a member of the Italian National team albeit a marginal one so far; he led Trento to a Eurocup semifinal last year and in the process he was named All-Eurocup first team. He’s a gamer. He’s a worker. He’s crafty. He can score in a variety of ways. His unorthodox style is elevated to the best of efficiency, he’s fearless, he spend countless hours working with the assistants or even alone in the gym practicing the shots nobody is used to guard. He’s also a student of the game. He knows the players, the stories behind the players, he’s an avid reader of the scouting report the coaches are preparing.

His father was a player. He played for years in the Italian minor leagues but he was good and both his sons are players. He started to play in a minor team, he made his debut in Udine, played for the National Under 20 team and then he bult his career in Trento. Winning individual awards and team trophies in the process. Up until his EuroLeague unexpected debut that he’s now turning into his coming-out party.