The last game before the Italian Cup Final Eight is taking place the Forum, against Brindisi, a very different team compared to the one beaten on its home court a few weeks earlier. The Apulian team has since added Jeremy Senglin and Frank Bartley, significantly increasing its perimeter talent level. Despite being involved in the race to avoid relegation, Brindisi has already demonstrated to be a dangerous team under certain circumstances, beating for example two of the Italian league best teams, Brescia and Bologna. So attention will be needed, even after the huge win over Real Madrid, a feat that Olimpia achieved through an extraordinary first half and the ability to manage the opponent’s comeback in the second half. In addition to Billy Baron, Maodo Lo will not be available, so the contribution of the Italian guards will be crucial, starting with Diego Flaccadori. In the Italian league, Olimpia has won the last five games, going 4-for-4 in January. So keep the momentum going will be important.

“They have four talented guards, guys capable to destroy any game,” assistant coach Mario Fioretti said thinking of Jeremy Senglin, Frank Bartley, Jamil Morris and Xavier Sneed. All of them are averaging way above the double-digit threshold. “We need to play solid individual and team defense and offensively we need to space the floor well in order to get good looks and to keep our balance. That will help in containing their transition offense,” Fioretti added. Tip off time will be 17:00 on Sunday.