Carpegna Prosciutto Pesaro vs Bertram Derthona Tortona

Second away match of the championship for Bertram Derthona, awaiting the match against VL Carpegna Prosciutto Pesaro scheduled Sunday 17 October at 16.30pm at the Vitrifrigo Arena. The team coached by Aza Petrovic is tied in the standings with Derthona on 2 points after the three games played so far.

It was he who introduced the match coach Marco Ramondino: ʺEvery week we find ourselves facing teams that are important in terms of history and reputation. Pesaro has changed the point guard and it has a lot of quality on the outside: Larson, Sanford and Delfino are able to create advantages, Moretti, Drell and Tambone they have an immediate impact on the game both by attacking the basket and shooting three-pointers. Their big men, on the other hand, put great pressure on the rim and in the area. For our part, we will need a game of attention and physicality, with careful defense on pick'n'rolls because Jones He has great ability to rebound in attack.

Bertram's head coach then continued by contextualizing Sunday's match within the entire championship: ʺWe have to play with determination, as if it were the last match of the season. This is because the league is balanced and many of us are new to this level. It will be necessary to interpret the whole match well, even if it is not yet decisive as it comes early in the season.

ʺIt is important to define the technical and hierarchical role of each player, transmitting tranquility and serenity, knowing that everyone can impact the match in different ways – continues coach Ramondino -. We must think on multiple levels, technical and mental, individual and collective. From this perspective, every training session must serve to pursue these four objectives, of awareness of the individual and of the team's choices.

It was alongside coach Ramondino who presented the challenge against Pesaro JP Macura, who introduced Sunday's race like this: ʺI'm happy to play again, in this championship every match is important. We have to play as a team and try to win the match.

The American player then went on to state that ʺthe team is working hard in every training session, we are continuing the path of growth and mutual understanding of each of us which is necessary to achieve the objectivesʺ.

Macura then concluded by talking about the level of the Italian championship, its role and relationship with the fans of Derthona Basket: ʺItalian basketball is beautiful, there are many talented players, both Italian and foreign. I think I can grow a lot over the course of the season by learning from my mistakes. My relationship with the fans? It's very good, having them by our side is wonderful as they can support us in all the matches.