The play-pivot axis is already there. Tested in France two years ago with Nanterre and well known to coach Nenad Markovic. From the Turkish club Galatasaray comes Miralem Halilovic, born in 1991, 206cm tall and 106kg. Internal, dynamic pivot, similar to Bilan in his vision of the game, the Bosnian Halilovic played with point guard Justin Bibbins two years ago in Nanterre where he averaged 14 points, 7.5 rebounds and almost 4 assists per game.
General manager Federico Pasquini states: «We are happy to have managed to bring home the signature of Miralem, an important player, who we had already followed closely in the past but due to a series of factors we were unable to sign. He has technique, experience, knows the coach very well and can bring us leadership within the construction of the group. Furthermore, the relationship with Justin Bibbins with whom he has a very close relationship was decisive."
Halilovic has vast experience of the European championships, after those in Bosnia and Croatia, six seasons in France (Orléans, Metropolitans Paris and Nanterre) where he was often among the best centers in the championship and also took part in the EuroCup.