Luca Banchi appointed new head coach of Italy’s national team

30/09/202515:13

The Italian Basketball Federation (FIP) confirmed a three-year deal with Luca Banchi, officially naming him head coach of the men’s senior national team

The Italian Basketball Federation (FIP) confirmed a three-year deal with Luca Banchi, officially naming him head coach of the men’s senior national team. His presentation is set for October 3 in Rome.

Banchi, named best coach of the 2023 FIBA World Cup, led Latvia to a historic quarterfinal run. He will make his debut with Italy on November 27 against Iceland in the 2027 World Cup qualifiers in Qatar.

The Tuscan coach, the 23rd in Italy’s history, won a league title with Olimpia Milano, five with Siena, and also coached across Europe. He currently leads Anadolu Efes Istanbul in the EuroLeague.

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