Everything still in the hands of Nutribullet. Sunday 28 April at 6.15pm coach Frank Vitucci’s men take to the field at the Itelyum Arena against Openjobmetis Varese coached by Tom Bialaszewski. If Varese finds itself one step away from salvation, Treviso Basket is still in full battle with Carpegna Prosciutto Pesaro, who despite being two points away from TVB have the direct clashes in their favor. For this reason, the last two days of the regular season will be fundamental for Alessandro Zanelli and his teammates, starting from the match against the red and whites. Double live coverage for this salvation hub, on Eurosport 2 and on DAZN.
Fresh from three consecutive defeats including the latest at Taliercio, Nutribullet wants to raise its head in the most important match of the season so far, with the aim of maintaining the two-point lead over Pesaro and then playing its cards in the last 40 minutes of the season at the Palaverde against Bertram Tortona. In the first leg match played in Treviso, Varese won 96-101 (Robinson 23, Allen 23 + 10 r., Olisevicius 21; Mannion 30, Hanlan 20) in a match full of spectacle.
Two victories in the last three matches for Openjobmetis, which on the last day won clearly at Palaserradimigni against Sassari 88-112, gaining a large share of survival. Although in Varese losing by less than 19 points is enough to guarantee their stay in the top flight, the sold out Itelyum Arena will try to push the hosts towards victory to finish on a high note in front of their fans. Nutribullet has the task of trying to ruin the Lombard party.
REFEREES: Bartoli, Gonella, Capotorto.
AVERAGE: Eurosport 2 and DAZN (subscription required).
FORMER AND PREVIOUS: A former player on the Varese side: Davide Moretti, in Treviso from 2015 to 2017. Two former players at Nutribullet TVB: coach Frank Vitucci (2012-13) and sports director Simone Giofrè (2011-15). The precedents in the top series see Varese ahead 5-3, with the last three victories won by Openjobmetis.
STATEMENTS KY BOWMAN, NUTRIBULLET GUARD TREVISO BASKETBALL:
“We must present ourselves with the right mentality, aggressive and ready for battle. This week we have focused on our weaknesses to improve and continue to push on our strengths, on Sunday in Varese we can only take the field with a single objective. We control our destiny, we have shown that we can stay in touch with almost all the teams we have faced during the season, but now we can no longer afford mistakes, we must provide constant proof for all forty minutes of play. We must remain united, both in good and bad times. The key will be to enter the pitch with the right attitude, keep the intensity high in defense to dampen Varese’s qualities as much as possible. We know what’s at stake, and it’s not just about us but about the entire city of Treviso.”
Treviso Basket Press and Communications Office
