Italian Basketball Federation meets Paolo Banchero in Orlando
In a press release, FIP confirmed that Magic rookie will confirm his eventual participation in the 2023 World Cup during this NBA season
Italian Basketball Federation FIP has met Paolo Banchero in Orlando, with NT coach Gianmarco Pozzecco, General Director Salvatore Trainotti and FIP advisor (and MasterGroup Sport General Director) Antonio Santa Maria. Also present to the meeting were Banchero’s representatives and his father, Mario.
FIP has shared Italian NT plans and a strategic marketing and PR plan. There was also a meeting with Orlando Magic front office to present the NT plan for the 2023 build-up to the World Cup.
Paolo Banchero, it is said in the press release, has shown once again his openness to the idea of playing for Italy and will confirm if he’ll play the 2023 World Cup during this NBA season. Gianmarco Pozzecco, Italian NT coach, has said: “I’m happy with the meetings we had and the relationships we’ve established. Paolo is a wonderful person”.