Daniel Hackett led the new-look Virtus Bologna during its first meeting with the fans. \u201cWe are a lively, young group with the ambition to test ourselves at a higher level. We will fight and die on the court for our supporters,\u201d the captain said, according to Corriere dello Sport-Stadio. Derrick Alston Jr., one of the most applauded players, added: \u201cI would have liked a different ending to last season.\u201d<\/p>\n
Marcus Carr said he joined Virtus \u201cto play for a great club, compete at a high level and help the team achieve its goals.\u201d The Canadian listed Allen Iverson, Steve Nash, LeBron James and Tyrese Rice among his basketball inspirations, adding that it is \u201can honor\u201d to play for Alex Mumbru. Francesco Ferrari stressed the need to develop chemistry within a heavily renewed group: \u201cThis is the most important season for me, my first real year in Serie A and the EuroLeague.\u201d<\/p>\n
Wendell Moore Jr. described himself as a versatile player capable of shooting, scoring near the rim and operating in the pick-and-roll. Momo Diouf praised Mumbru\u2019s fast-paced system and said he hopes to become \u201ca cornerstone\u201d after three years in Bologna. Davide Casarin summarized his emotions: \u201cIt is an honor to wear the V on my chest, a childhood dream coming true.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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