Gabe Brown and Varese Basketball part ways

After Jordan Harris, Varese Basketball announces another star-studded farewell. Through a note issued on its official channels, the red and white club has announced the consensual termination of Gabe Brown’s contract.

“Pallacanestro Openjobmetis Varese announces that today è the consensual termination of the contract with Gabe Brown was signed. To the player, in red and white since last season, thanks are due for his commitment during his time in Varese and best wishes for the continuation of his career” this is the note issued by the Lombard club.

This season he has collected 6 appearances in the LBA with an average of 11.3 points per game and a season high of 31 points during the Oct. 19 challenge against the Trapani Shark.

In all likelihood, it is precisely the Sicilian team that should be Gabe Brown’s next team.

Lazio-Napoli, the probable formations

After Bologna, Milan and Empoli, it is Lazio’s turn to make their Coppa Italia debut in the big match of the round of 16 against Napoli. Kickoff at 21:00 at the Stadio Olimpico. The biancocelesti will try to redeem the heavy loss suffered in the league against Parma, while the partenopei will try to bring to four consecutive useful results.

Baroni is expected to change seven from the eleven played against the Ducali. In attack there will be Noslin as center forward, with Zaccagni, Pedro and Tchaouna acting on the three-quarter. In defense, the only one confirmed should be Lazzari as right-back. Completing the backline will be Patric, Gigot and Hysaj, with Mandas between the posts.

Antonio Conte, on the other hand, is expected to adopt a total turnover by changing the entire starting 11. In the offensive phase there will be; Simeone as the first point, with Neres, Raspadori and Ngonge a few meters further back. The central pair will be Rafa Marin and Juan Jesus, with Zerbin and Spinazzola acting as full-backs.

Probable lineups

LAZIO (4-2-3-1): Mandas; Lazzari, Patric, Gigot, Hysaj; Rovella, Dele-Bashiru; Tchaouna, Pedro, Zaccagni; Noslin. All. Baroni

NAPOLI (4-2-3-1): Caprile; Zerbin, Rafa Marin, Juan Jesus, Spinazzola; Folorunsho, Gilmour; Ngonge, Raspadori, Neres; Simeone. All. Conte

The words of Patrick Vieira

These are the statements made in the press conference by Genoa coach Patrick Vieira a few days before the home match against Torino, valid for the 15th day of the championship.

“We have picked up four points in the last two games. We have done well in terms of play, but there’s still a lot to work on. We can do better in ball handling and also defensively. I am happy with what I saw on the field, but I demand more from the players both in training and in the game” began the Rossobl&ugrave coach.

“Torino is experiencing a moment of difficultyà but it canò count on strong and quality players. It’s a team that works well. We are in a positive period, the players are in confidence and the fans are making us feel all their support. We have to focus on how well we have done in these last few outings. The team è is growing, we have to believe in our work, continue to do well and make an extra effort to find victory at home” added the former Nice coach.

“I know the players better, this è for sure. It’s a group that wants to be a team to win games. Everyone wants to play and that è important for me as a coach because I am called upon to make tough choices. The quality; in this group I think has always been there. Then it is the boys who take the field. When the group è united even the individuals are able to show their talent. I am happy with the mentalityà that this team has shown” concluded Patrick Vieira.