Maxima Roma have announced Matteo Cotelli as their new head coach. The coach from Brescia has signed a three-year contract, a move that confirms the club\u2019s intention to build a long-term sporting vision after defining its new governance structure.<\/p>\n
Cotelli began his coaching career in Pallacanestro Brescia\u2019s youth system before joining the first-team staff. Since 2021, he served as assistant coach, contributing to the 2023 Italian Cup win, before being promoted to head coach of Germani Brescia for the 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am truly excited to take over as head coach of Maxima Roma,\u201d Cotelli said. \u201cIt is a fascinating challenge: we have the extraordinary opportunity to contribute directly to the birth and construction of this club. We are already working to build a competitive roster, with the clear goal of bringing big-time basketball back to Rome.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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