The president of Bertram Derthona Marco Picchi reiterated his desire to play the Basketball Champions League again next season. “We reiterated our desire with Dr. Gavio, despite the difficulties we had during the season were partly due to the double commitment. It was a very important meeting with Patrick Comminos – the CEO of the Basketball Champoins League – in Belgrade, who will visit us in Game 3 of the quarterfinals. We want to participate in the next BCL, it depends on the number of places for Italy, but we are very optimistic”.
Picchi also spoke about how the season has changed since the arrival of Walter De Raffaele and the playoff pairing with Virtus. “Walter brought a positive shock to an environment that at that time I had seen as a little depressed, it was taking a dangerous turn. The coach sometimes pays for everyone’s faults, mistakes made in building the team, injuries, sometimes the players’ responsibilities. But we must do it, while being aware of this. Walter brought his experience and professionalism. And he has basketball concepts that don’t differ much from Ramondino. They are both system coaches, who believe in continuous and serious work. Being back in the playoffs in a season in which we had many difficulties of various kinds is an important result for us. He confirms us for the third year among the elite of our basketball. And it is a non-trivial achievement in a championship where the average level continues to rise. At a certain point we were a little afraid of the direction it had taken. Now we are happy for our property, the city and all the movement that can draw inspiration and enthusiasm. Virtus is tradition for uswe face it aware of the differences in staff and objectives, with the desire to try to trip and extend the seriesas he failed to do so in other years”.
