"We want to go back to being a battle team," said general manager Federico Pasquini to explain the hiring of DeShwan Stephens in place of Chianu Onuaku . «With Onuaku we wanted to dream but after a few weeks neither he nor we were happy. With DeShwan we pick a player who will bring energy, defense and the ability to roll deep into the pick and roll."

The former Igokea DeShawn Stephens arrives five years after his experience in A2 with Dinamo Academy Cagliari: « The choice was easy because I already knew the management. I think I have improved compared to five years ago in knowledge of the game and in reading both in defense and in attack. The team is strong and I just need to integrate quickly."

Stephens will make his debut on Sunday at the PalaSerradimigni against Scafati.

The other novelty is the return of winger Kaspar Treier . It is as if he were a new signing, having suffered an injury in August with the Estonian national team.