Virtus Bologna returns to the Euroleague after 14 years: Mike James’ Monaco arrives at the Segafredo Arena. Duo ball at 20.30, match live on Sky Sport Arena and streamed on NOW
The The power of Bologna back in Euroleague after 14 years and he does so by starting his campaign at Segafredo where he receives the Monk. The match is live on Sky Sport Arena It’s inside streaming on NOWwith the tap-off scheduled for 20.30. Monaco also confirmed this season Mike James, star already seen in Milan, able last year to bring the Principality’s freshman up to the threshold of Final 4. Virtus won the competition in two occasions, in 1997-98 and in 2000-01, always under the guidance of Ettore Messina.
How Virtus arrives at the match
Le Vu Nere have already put their first seasonal trophy on the bulletin board thanks to Super Cupwon in Brescia after beating the great rivals of Milan in the semifinals and Sassari in the final. In their league debut, Sergio Scariolo’s team overcame after an incredible one comeback the newly promoted Naples. The European champion coach with Spain should meet again for the occasion Mom Jaitehbut he will have to do without the convalescent Shengeila and you Theodosicin search of the best physical condition.
Scariolo: “My goal is to try to get into the top eight”
“Top eight goal? Yup, because in this way we could play the competition also in the following season – said coach Sergio Scariolo, interviewed by “Resto del Carlino” -. In a sort of hypothetical ranking everyone sees us in a position between the eighth and twelfth. Or even on the edge of the playoff zone. I believe and hope that this can be the case. Although, in fact, there are at least fifteen of us thinking about the top eight. The bar has risen, but we want to try. It is not easy to program one more or one less basket. But we know what it takes. We have to train and work. The club and the fans will have to support us especially in the hardest moments, because they will come. “
Virtus Bologna-Monaco on Sky Sport Arena and streaming on NOW
- 20.00: Euroleague pre-match with Dalila Setti on Sky Sport Arena
- 8.30 pm: Virtus Bologna-AS Monaco on Sky Sport Arena. Commentary by Flavio Tranquillo with commentary by Andrea Meneghin.
- 10.30 pm: Euroleague post-match with Dalila Setti on Sky Sport Arena
