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Players
0 Marco Spissu PG 184 cm 71 kg 28 yo
7 Stefano Tonut SG 194 cm 90 kg 30 yo
9 Gabriele Procida SF 201 cm 88 kg 21 yo
9 Nicolo Melli PF 205 cm 100 kg 32 yo
13 Simone Fontecchio SF 203 cm 95 kg 27 yo
17 Giampaolo Ricci PF 201 cm 102 kg 32 yo
18 Matteo Spagnolo PG 193 cm 89 kg 20 yo
33 Achille Polonara PF 203 cm 93 kg 32 yo
35 Mouhamet Diouf C 208 cm 22 yo
40 Luca Severini PF 204 cm 95 kg 27 yo
54 Alessandro Pajola PG 193 cm 86 kg 24 yo
70 Luigi Datome SF 203 cm 100 kg 36 yo
Gianmarco Pozzecco Head Coach
Statistics
GM 2P% 3P% FT% REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
FIBA WC 8 54.5 29.5 79.8 37.3 19.5 7.0 11.9 2.1 - 20.1 - 79.3 91.4 »
News
Gianmarco Pozzecco already lit a spark inside ASVEL
2023-11-05
After three full seasons as head coach with two French league titles and one French cup won, T.J. Parker's era in LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne has officially come to an end. Despite promising results at home, Parker mostly pays the price for European failures.
Italian federation greenlights Gianmarco Pozzecco's dual coaching role
2023-10-24
The Italian Basketball Federation has officially granted permission in response to a request from the Italian NT head coach, Gianmarco Pozzecco, to take on a coaching role with a club. As stated in a further announcement, Pozzecco will maintain his position as the national team coach on a part-time contract.
Datome bids farewell with a funny exchange with Pozzecco, retires calm and happy
2023-09-09
That's a conversation you'll rarely hear during the farewell game. "Now you're going on the court!" the Italian head coach Gianmarco Pozzecco told Luigi Datome. He was playing the last game of his basketball career. "No, no! I want to win the game!" Datome responded, refusing to step on the court. Italy and Slovenia were battling for the 7th spot in the FIBA World Cup.
Doncic posts near triple-double, leads Slovenia to 7th place in FIBA World Cup
2023-09-09
Luka Doncic completed his first FIBA Basketball World Cup with a near triple-double and a 7th-place finish. His Slovenian national team defeated Italy in the Classification Round game 89-85 and improved to a 5-3 record. Doncic had 29 points (3/5 2PT, 5/10 3PT, 8/10 FT), 10 rebounds, 8 assists, 9 turnovers, 3 steals, and 32 EFF over 38 minutes.
Gianmarco Pozzecco gives emotional speech about Italy's performance in World Cup
2023-09-07
Italy national team head coach Gianmarco Pozzecco once again proved how emotional he could be. After the defeat against Latvia in the Classification Games, Pozzecco argued why making the quarterfinal in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 is a great achievement for his country.
Lithuania demolish Slovenia, will face Latvia in 5th-place game
2023-09-07
Two FIBA World Cup classification games were held on Thursday. Lithuania were no match for Luka Doncic's Slovenia (100-84). Just 24 hours after a heated quarterfinal against Canada, which has seen plenty of emotions and Doncic's ejection, Slovenia gave their opponents a run for their money only in the first half. 
Steve Kerr proud of Team USA reaction against Italy
2023-09-05
After enduring a painful Lithuanian blow to the face, Team USA showed their character from the tip-off and left no hope for Italy in a World Cup quarterfinal clash, 100-63. In the first half of the game, the USA allowed only 24 points (9/37 FG) - the lowest in six matches played in Manila.
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News
Gianmarco Pozzecco already lit a spark inside ASVEL
2023-11-05
After three full seasons as head coach with two French league titles and one French cup won, T.J. Parker's era in LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne has officially come to an end. Despite promising results at home, Parker mostly pays the price for European failures.
Italian federation greenlights Gianmarco Pozzecco's dual coaching role
2023-10-24
The Italian Basketball Federation has officially granted permission in response to a request from the Italian NT head coach, Gianmarco Pozzecco, to take on a coaching role with a club. As stated in a further announcement, Pozzecco will maintain his position as the national team coach on a part-time contract.
Datome bids farewell with a funny exchange with Pozzecco, retires calm and happy
2023-09-09
That's a conversation you'll rarely hear during the farewell game. "Now you're going on the court!" the Italian head coach Gianmarco Pozzecco told Luigi Datome. He was playing the last game of his basketball career. "No, no! I want to win the game!" Datome responded, refusing to step on the court. Italy and Slovenia were battling for the 7th spot in the FIBA World Cup.
Doncic posts near triple-double, leads Slovenia to 7th place in FIBA World Cup
2023-09-09
Luka Doncic completed his first FIBA Basketball World Cup with a near triple-double and a 7th-place finish. His Slovenian national team defeated Italy in the Classification Round game 89-85 and improved to a 5-3 record. Doncic had 29 points (3/5 2PT, 5/10 3PT, 8/10 FT), 10 rebounds, 8 assists, 9 turnovers, 3 steals, and 32 EFF over 38 minutes.
Gianmarco Pozzecco gives emotional speech about Italy's performance in World Cup
2023-09-07
Italy national team head coach Gianmarco Pozzecco once again proved how emotional he could be. After the defeat against Latvia in the Classification Games, Pozzecco argued why making the quarterfinal in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 is a great achievement for his country.
Lithuania demolish Slovenia, will face Latvia in 5th-place game
2023-09-07
Two FIBA World Cup classification games were held on Thursday. Lithuania were no match for Luka Doncic's Slovenia (100-84). Just 24 hours after a heated quarterfinal against Canada, which has seen plenty of emotions and Doncic's ejection, Slovenia gave their opponents a run for their money only in the first half. 
Steve Kerr proud of Team USA reaction against Italy
2023-09-05
After enduring a painful Lithuanian blow to the face, Team USA showed their character from the tip-off and left no hope for Italy in a World Cup quarterfinal clash, 100-63. In the first half of the game, the USA allowed only 24 points (9/37 FG) - the lowest in six matches played in Manila.
Gianmarco Pozzecco gives emotional speech, explains what he told Steve Kerr
2023-09-05
After Italy's defeat to the USA in the FIBA World Cup quarterfinals 63-100, Gianmarco Pozzecco held another remarkable press conference. As he waited for Nicolo Melli to join him in the press room, he asked journalists about their origins. "Spanish? Filipino? Egypt? Honduras? USA? Greece?" Pozzecco inquired, scanning the room.
Team USA gives Italy their biggest defeat in FIBA World Cup history
2023-09-05
Team USA silenced the critics and easily defeated Italy in the 2023 FIBA World Cup quarterfinal 100-63 (24-14, 22-10, 37-20, 17-19). Even though the first five minutes of the game were close, the favorites controlled the game throughout the remainder of the match.  After the first quarter, Team USA already led by 10 points. In the second quarter, the turned to higher gear and never looked back.
Paolo Banchero vs. Italy: Why Team USA commitment triggered Italians
2023-09-05
"No," Paolo Banchero responded the night before the Team USA and Italy battle in the FIBA World Cup quarterfinals when asked if he had any message for Italian basketball fans.
Gianmarco Pozzecco shares emotional message following Italy's quarterfinal qualification
2023-09-03
Gianmarco Pozzecco was heading to celebrate the Italian basketball team's rare qualification for the World Cup quarterfinals after a crucial victory over Puerto Rico. As the press conference concluded, the FIBA cameras were turned off, and journalists were preparing to leave their seats, he suddenly returned with an important message.
Italy beats Puerto Rico, advances to FIBA World Cup quarterfinals
2023-09-03
Italy survived the do-or-die game in Group I by defeating Puerto Rico 73-57 and advancing to the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 quarterfinals. Italy will finish 1st in their respective group if Serbia wins against the Dominican Republic later in the day.
Nicolo Melli confronts the Italian media: 'You write absurd stuff'
2023-09-02
The Italian national team erased a 16-point deficit en route to defeating Serbia on Friday. After the game, Nicolo Melli wanted to make a comment, directly addressing the local press. Talking with the local media in the mixed zone, Melli confronted the headlines that could be seen after their loss to the Dominican Republic in the First Round.
Italy was about to collapse, then Simone Fontecchio happened
2023-09-01
With less than three minutes remaining in the third quarter, Italy looked hopeless. The Azzurri were down by 16 against Serbia, and the chances of staying alive in the competition appeared to be very slim. 
Italy overcomes 16-point deficit and stuns Serbia
2023-09-01
Despite leading by 16 points in the third quarter, Serbia got their FIBA EuroBasket 2022 flashbacks. Italy overturned the big deficit and took down Serbia 78-76 to stay alive for the FIBA World Cup 2023 quarterfinals. Just like a year ago, Italy came back into the game behind its three-point fiesta.
Italy's HC Pozzecco says he wanted to commit suicide after World Cup loss
2023-08-29
The Italian national team's head coach, Gianmarco Pozzecco, has been under tremendous pressure during the 2023 FIBA World Cup. After the last win against Gilas Pilipinas, the specialist admitted that he had destructive thoughts.
Jordan Clarkson sets World Cup record, Gilas Pilipinas lose to Italy
2023-08-29
Gilas Pilipinas needed to win the last game of the First Round against Italy by at least 12 points to advance. However, the Italians got a comfortable win 90-83 (20-23, 28-16, 25-21, 23-17). The hosts got off to a fiery start, leading 18-15 with several minutes remaining in the game. However, the guests controlled the remainder of the game.
Italy looks like a nervous team, just like its coach
2023-08-28
After the first game of the World Cup against Angola, in which Italy won 81-67 but struggled heavily, head coach Gianmarco Pozzecco said that the difficulties his team had faced in the game were mostly his fault. 
Italian Federation president Petrucci warns Pozzecco: 'Italy cannot dirty its image'
2023-08-28
Italian NT head coach Gianmarco Pozzecco once again caught the attention of the media on Sunday due to his ongoing struggles with technical foul issues. This matter has persisted since the emotionally charged FIBA EuroBasket 2022 held last September.
Karl-Anthony Towns dominates, Dominican Republic stuns Italy
2023-08-27
Karl-Anthony Towns put on another dominant performance in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 and guided his team to a second straight victory. After beating the hosts Philippines in the first game, the Dominican Republic stunned Italy on Sunday, 87-82.
Gianmarco Pozzecco ejected in Italy-Dominican Republic game
2023-08-27
Gianmarco Pozzecco continues to grapple with technical foul issues, a problem that has persisted since the emotional FIBA EuroBasket 2022 held last September. In Italy's second FIBA World Cup 2023 game against the Dominican Republic, their head coach faced ejection once again.
Gianmarco Pozzecco calls Manny Pacquiao to a fight: 'Is he afraid of me?'
2023-08-25
Italy overcame Angola in the first match of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. After the game, a hilarious episode happened during the press conference. Italian national team's head coach, Gianmarco Pozzecco, is known for his extravagant and open behavior both on and off the court. One more iteration of such an instance came near the end of the post-game presser.
Gigi Datome passes the torch on to Nicolo Melli: 'A part of me will keep playing in him'
2023-08-14
Italy paid tribute to Gigi Datome, who played his last game with the Azzurri jersey in the friendly game against Puerto Rico in Ravenna on Sunday night. Italy won 98-65, while the 36-year-old captain scored 5 points before a home audience of 4.000.
Italy finalize World Cup roster lineup
2023-08-14
Italy dominated Puerto Rico (98-65) in Ravenna on Sunday evening, racking up their fifth consecutive win ahead of the World Cup.  Before, during and after the game, captain Gigi Datome received an affectionate tribute from 4.000 fans at the Pala De Andre in what the Italian federation had called "DatHome day," in recognition of the veteran swingman's contribution to Italian basketball. 
Pozzecco unveils aftermath of Banchero case, explains how Europe helps NBA players
2023-08-12
Regardless of the environment, the circumstances, the opponent, or the setting, Gianmarco Pozzecco is a man who knows that it's almost a capital sin to go unnoticed.  His gestures and the way he uses encouragement to light up his players' hearts and minds have been the stuff of legend. It's only normal that the Italian tactician has almost become an iconic figure in European basketball.
Nicolo Melli rates Nikola Mirotic's Milan signing, comments on Pozzecco
2023-08-09
Nicolo Melli is already a veteran but he will make his FIBA World Cup debut later in August despite having 10 years of playing experience for Italy. In an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, the forward revealed that it's a strange feeling but a pleasant one nonetheless.
Paolo Banchero defends decision to pick Team USA over Italy
2023-08-05
It was roughly three weeks ago when Paolo Banchero first opened up on his decision to represent Team USA in the 2023 FIBA World Cup instead of Italy. The No.1 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft had never even visited the European country before but was always viewed as the federation's top choice for a recruit. Banchero was born in Seattle to an American mother and an Italian father. 
Turkey loses vs. Italy after forcing overtime with full-court shot
2023-08-04
Turkey managed to draw overtime in the craziest possible fashion, but in the end, had to prevail against Italy. Turkey lost a friendly game 89-90 (24-25, 14-24, 18-12, 19-14, 14-15), but Emir Kabaca got all the attention. With 12.1 seconds left, Italy had a 3-point lead, and Marco Spissu was preparing to take the second free throw. Even though his shot went off the mark, Italy retained the ball.
Nico Mannion will miss FIBA World Cup
2023-07-24
Italy lost another important piece of its national team as Nico Mannion becomes the latest player that won't join the national team in the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023. The Italian Basketball Federation confirmed the news, and head coach Gianmarco Pozzecco made a statement, saying that the decision was mutual.
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Players
Seasons:   22/23 | 21/22 | 20/21 | 19/20 | 18/19 | 17/18 | 16/17 | 15/16 | 14/15 | 13/14 | 12/13 | 11/12 | 10/11 | 09/10 | 06/07 | 05/06 | 04/05 | 03/04 | 02/03


FIBA Basketball World Cup

NO GM MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS PF RF PTS EFF
0 Marco Spissu 8 26:52 9/21
(42.9%) 		23/48
(47.9%) 		10/10
(100%) 		3.5
2.9/0.6 		5.1 1 2.1 0 2.8 0 12.1 15
7 Stefano Tonut 8 23:22 28/46
(60.9%) 		5/20
(25%) 		12/14
(85.7%) 		1.9
1.4/0.5 		2.1 0.9 1.4 0 1.8 0 10.4 9.5
9 Gabriele Procida 6 8:54 7/10
(70%) 		1/10
(10%) 		2/4
(50%) 		1.7
0.7/1 		0.2 0.5 1 0.2 0.8 0 3.2 2.3
9 Nicolo Melli 8 27:25 22/45
(48.9%) 		3/10
(30%) 		7/14
(50%) 		7.3
4.8/2.5 		3.4 0.9 1.3 0.8 2.6 0 7.5 13.9
13 Simone Fontecchio 7 28:57 31/49
(63.3%) 		14/56
(25%) 		22/26
(84.6%) 		5.6
4.9/0.7 		1.4 0.9 2.3 0.6 2.4 0 18 15
17 Giampaolo Ricci 8 21:28 19/34
(55.9%) 		11/28
(39.3%) 		6/8
(75%) 		3.5
2.1/1.4 		0.5 0.6 1.4 0.6 3 0 9.6 9.3
18 Matteo Spagnolo 6 8:02 5/12
(41.7%) 		0/2
(0%) 		4/4
(100%) 		1.2
0.7/0.5 		0.8 0.3 0.5 0 0.5 0 2.3 2.7
33 Achille Polonara 8 19:11 12/23
(52.2%) 		0/22
(0%) 		20/23
(87%) 		4.6
2.8/1.9 		1.1 0.4 0.9 0.1 1.1 0 5.5 6.4
35 Mouhamet Diouf 4 2:55 2/4
(50%) 		0/1
(0%) 		1/2
(50%) 		0.8
0.5/0.3 		0 0.3 0 0 0.3 0 1.3 1.3
40 Luca Severini 8 10:24 1/4
(25%) 		3/15
(20%) 		2/6
(33.3%) 		1.9
1.1/0.8 		0.6 0.6 0.4 0 1.6 0 1.6 2
54 Alessandro Pajola 8 17:47 4/9
(44.4%) 		6/13
(46.2%) 		8/8
(100%) 		2.5
1.9/0.6 		4 0.9 0.5 0 2.3 0 4.3 9.6
70 Luigi Datome 8 13:57 10/18
(55.6%) 		11/36
(30.6%) 		9/10
(90%) 		1.1
1.1/0 		0.6 0.3 0.4 0 1.4 0 7.8 5.1
Statistics


2022/2023

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
FIBA WC 8 54.5%
150/275 		29.5%
77/261 		79.8%
103/129 		37.3
25.6/11.6 		19.5 7 11.9 2.1 - 20.1 - 79.3


2021/2022

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
FIBA WC Q 2 50%
34/68 		40.4%
23/57 		85%
51/60 		32.5
24/8.5 		24 5.5 9.5 4 - 16.5 - 94
EuroBasket 7 49%
125/255 		37.2%
86/231 		73.8%
79/107 		36.1
25.1/11 		21.9 9.1 9.3 2.6 - 18.6 - 83.9


2020/2021

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
Olympics 4 52%
79/152 		31.7%
38/120 		84.1%
58/69 		34.5
24.5/10 		16.8 8.5 9 3 - 18 - 82.5
OQT 3 47.5%
48/101 		42.7%
41/96 		77.6%
52/67 		38.3
28/10.3 		18.3 4.7 12 3.7 0 20 - 90.3


2019/2020

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket Q 2 0% 0% 0% 0
0/0 		0 0 0 0 - 0 - 0


2018/2019

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
FIBA WC 5 53.3%
98/184 		37.1%
49/132 		71%
88/124 		36.8
27.4/9.4 		18.2 8.4 13.6 3.8 - 19 - 86.2


2017/2018

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS


2016/2017

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket 7 46.5%
92/198 		37.5%
75/200 		71.8%
74/103 		30.9
22.6/8.3 		14 6.3 10.7 3 - 20.6 - 69


2015/2016

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS


2014/2015

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket 8 51.2%
166/324 		36.9%
69/187 		82.6%
147/178 		35.5
26.6/9 		18.4 3.8 9.4 3.5 0 21.8 22.8 85.8


2013/2014

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS


2012/2013

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket 11 46.7%
211/452 		38.4%
83/216 		75.4%
150/199 		29.5
22.8/6.7 		11.1 4.5 10.3 2.6 - 21.5 - 74.6


2011/2012

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS


2010/2011

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket 5 49.3%
105/213 		27.4%
31/113 		84.6%
77/91 		33.4
27.2/6.2 		11.2 5.8 9.8 2.6 - 22.8 - 76


2006/2007

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket 6 49.3%
107/217 		30.3%
43/142 		75.9%
82/108 		31.8
24/7.8 		9.8 7.2 10.3 2.2 - 21.3 - 70.8


2005/2006

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
FIBA WC 6 47.3%
107/226 		35.6%
53/149 		66.4%
81/122 		31.8
21.3/10.5 		16.3 7.5 12 2 - 23.3 - 75.7


2004/2005

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket 4 48.4%
74/153 		33.7%
34/101 		73.2%
60/82 		33.8
20.5/12.8 		13.8 9.5 14.8 2.3 - 22.3 - 77.5


2002/2003

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket 7 47.8%
118/247 		33.8%
51/151 		67.5%
106/157 		30.9
21.1/9.7 		10.3 5.1 12.9 1.4 - 24.6 - 70.7
Records
Seasons:   All | 22/23 | 21/22 | 20/21 | 19/20 | 18/19 | 17/18 | 16/17 | 15/16 | 14/15 | 13/14 | 12/13 | 11/12 | 10/11 | 09/10 | 06/07 | 05/06 | 04/05 | 03/04 | 02/03

FIBA Basketball World Cup

Team records - 2022/2023 Season
Efficiency 108 Philippines 2023-8-29
Points 90 Philippines 2023-8-29
Rebounds 48 Puerto Rico 2023-9-3
Assists 24 Philippines 2023-8-29
Steals 11 Slovenia 2023-9-9
Blocks 6 Angola 2023-8-25
2-pointers made 23 Slovenia 2023-9-9
3-pointers made 17 Philippines 2023-8-29
Free throws made 26 Angola 2023-8-25
Personal records - 2022/2023 Season
Efficiency 31 Simone Fontecchio Serbia --
Points 30 Simone Fontecchio Serbia --
Rebounds 12 Nicolo Melli Puerto Rico --
Assists 9 Alessandro Pajola Puerto Rico --
Steals 5 Nicolo Melli Slovenia --
Blocks 3 Nicolo Melli Angola --
2-pointers made 9 Simone Fontecchio Serbia --
3-pointers made 6 Marco Spissu Slovenia --
Free throws made 8 Stefano Tonut Angola --
Average recors - all seasons
Efficiency 2022-2023 91.4
Points 2018-2019 86.2
Rebounds 2022-2023 37.3
Assists 2022-2023 19.5
Steals 2005-2006 7.5
Blocks 2018-2019 3.8
2-pointers made 2022-2023 18.8
3-pointers made 2022-2023 9.6
Free throws made 2018-2019 17.6
Average recors - all seasons
Efficiency Danilo Gallinari
2018/2019 		18.6
Points Simone Fontecchio
2022/2023 		18
Rebounds Nicolo Melli
2022/2023 		7.3
Assists Marco Spissu
2022/2023 		5.1
Steals Marco Spissu
2022/2023 		1
Blocks Jeff Brooks
2018/2019 		1.2
2-pointers made Simone Fontecchio
2022/2023 		4.4
3-pointers made Marco Spissu
2022/2023 		2.9
Free throws made Danilo Gallinari
2018/2019 		4.4
Schedule
Seasons:   2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003


FIBA Basketball World Cup
2023-08-25 Angola Italy 67-81   stat »
2023-08-27 Italy Dominican Republic 82-87   stat »
2023-08-29 Philippines Italy 83-90   stat »
2023-09-01 Serbia Italy 76-78   stat »
2023-09-03 Italy Puerto Rico 73-57   stat »
2023-09-05 Italy USA 63-100   stat »
2023-09-07 Italy Latvia 82-87   stat »
2023-09-09 Italy Slovenia 85-89   stat »