Openjobmetis Varese, which comes from the sprint success in Trieste, faces Happy Casa Brindisi within the friendly walls, fresh from the clear victory against Sassari.
Where to see it: Wednesday 19 April 2023 at 20.45, Eleven Sports and DMAX
Referees: Tolga Sahin, Edoardo Gonella, Daniele Valleriani
PREVIOUS
25 precedents between the two clubs, all played in the regular season, starting from the 1981/82 championship, with Varese leading 14-11 in the total calculation and 10-3 in direct matches played at home.
Brindisi’s last victory in Varese that of last season for 71-84.
THE GONE
In the first leg match, played on January 8, 2023 during the 14th day, the Lombards won 90-104, driven by Brown’s 28 points and 8 rebounds, Ross’ 20 points, 11 assists and 6 rebounds and Ross’ 20 points and 6 rebounds.
This is the only precedent between the two coaches Matt Brase and Francesco Vitucci.
THE ABSENT
Openjobmetis Varese – Justin Reyes is out with a knee problem.
THE EX
Happy Casa Brindisi – Francesco Vitucci coached in Varese in the 2012/2013 season, completing a fabulous regular season in 1st place and being eliminated 4-3 by Siena in a very tight playoff semi-final. That ride almost a decade ago had also earned him the coach of the year award. He had 30 wins in 42 games coached.
THE STATEMENTS