This afternoon, a press conference was held in the Itelyum Arena Lounge with General Managers Zack Sogolow and Max Horowitz and Coach Giannis Kastritis.
Here are their statements:
Giannis Kastritis
“I’m very pleased with the roster, and I thank the ownership for providing the resources to build a team. We’ve worked to address last season’s weaknesses, and now we’re ready to kick off two major competitions. We don’t feel any added pressure—we’re focused on getting started in a few days and on growing both on and off the court. The BCL and LBA are top-tier competitions, but this fits perfectly with our style of play. Compared to when I first arrived—when results were tough—we’re now reaping the rewards of a healthy and ambitious organization. We want to improve day by day, and I assure you that we have high expectations for both competitions. With so many talented players, we won’t change our style of play: there will be more games, so there will be opportunities and playing time for everyone.”
Zack Sogolow
“This strong start is a direct result of the great teamwork we’ve put in and the five new additions we made this summer. We’d like to thank the investors who shared our goals and supported the project with the necessary resources. We’re truly proud and grateful for the opportunity to have been selected and to compete in the BCL. Ours has always been an ambitious project, and the midweek cup games will be a great opportunity for our fans. A special thanks goes out to them—they always give us incredible support from the stands. We’ll work hard so that we can all celebrate together with them at the end of the season.”
Max Horowitz
“Over the past season, we evaluated more than 100 players across various criteria to build a strong team in which we have great confidence. The market has grown significantly, not only in Italy but also in countries like Greece and France. Our goal remains to invest in players to help them develop, including at the NBA Europe level and in our youth program. We’ve re-signed players like Alviti precisely because we’re convinced he can develop even further with us. We want to continue nurturing talent and providing stability to a coaching program that we consider solid. Meanwhile, the season-ticket campaign is going well. The results and the enthusiastic response from the fans are excellent, and this gives us great strength.”