A year to remember, 2025 Vanoli Basketball Cremona, with many emotions and moments of joy. A journey that began immediately in the best possible way, with the promotion of Pierluigi Brotto to first coach, continued with a salvation conquered with clarity and character, and relaunched by a summer of clear choices that today tell the story of a team tenth in the standings with 10 points.
Twelve months ago Cremona was emerging from a tiring season, marked by continuous adjustments and the need to chase a goal that seemed almost impossible: staying in Serie A. The award-winning company Conti–Brotto However, he was able to rebuild trust, bring together an environment burdened by disappointments and start a new course. Salvation has arrived May 4th in Pistoiaa day early, and from there the company took a specific path: continuity of visionreturning to what Vanoli has always done best, building a family environment and offering real growth opportunities to its members.
The summer marked the beginning of the branded project Pierluigi Brottoin full harmony with the general manager Andrea Conti. An idea of basketball based on defensive identity, shared responsibilities and players called to grow within a system. A choice consistent with the history and ambitions of the company. The roster was built along this line: motivateable athletes, some looking for relaunch, others for consecration. The performance of is inserted in this context Davide Casarinwho quickly became one of the team’s symbols for energy, presence on both sides of the pitch and ability to keep moments together. Next to him, Sasha Grant found in Cremona the ideal environment to put his game back at the center, while Giovanni Veronesi he has shown that he knows how to take responsibility when personality is needed.
There was no shortage of confirmations, starting from Chris Burnswho was entrusted with the captain’s stripes, together with Payton Willis e TJ Jonesthe team’s technical reference points. And then the new faces ready to carve out space for themselves: from the talent of Ousmane Ndiaye e Al Durhamto the bet represented by Ike Anigboguuntil the return of the Cremonese native Filippo Galli.
The start of the championship surprised many: heavy victories, a PalaRadi returned factorand a ranking that, despite no illusions, speaks of solidity. Ten points are not a point of arrival, but they certify a clear fact: Vanoli is today competitiveeven when he loses. And this, in Serie A, makes the difference.
2025 gives back the image of a team that has started building again, with clear margins for growth, some inevitable gaps, but a defined direction in a championship that gives no respite. The hope is that 2026 continues on this path, featuring exciting basketball with Vanoli as an increasingly protagonist.
Cristina Coppola
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