Interview with dinamobasket.com, the Sardinian club’s website, for the coach of Banco di Sardegna Sassari, Piero Bucchi
On market decisions
“We chose guys with great desire and energy, there was immediate harmony with the names Federico proposed to me, whom I thank, he did an excellent job, I didn’t hope we’d get to Tyree, a long and difficult negotiation, I’m happy because with our chance we have assembled a competitive, young, hungry, deeper and European roster. We may have chosen players from the league who are not top tier players, but I’m convinced that the boys will have great availability in the gym, we know that’s where we have to make the difference and be immediately competitive.”
On the Champions League
“Compared to last year, it starts a couple of weeks later but the group is always difficult, maximum respect for everyone, we have to be convinced and aggressive so we can think of overcoming the group, doing a good preparation will be the key”
On the championship and on Sardinia
“I know that a very tough championship awaits us, there are clubs that have invested a lot, but I am confident of the work we will be able to do in the gym, I have seen first-hand what Dinamo means in Sardinia in these two years, I am happy to go to Nuoro in retreat that will provide us with everything necessary with great passion and professionalism, I heard the guys very excited “
On Dear Captain
“The new captain will be Gentile, he deserved it on the field, I am convinced that he will be able to take on this additional responsibility in the right way, I wish him all the best in this new role”
Su Devecchi
“We spoke often with Jack, he has an important role in the club, he will be a fundamental glue together with Federico for the team, we will need all his experience on the pitch also in this new role”
Sul roster
“I wanted 13 professionals from the start, I bet a lot on Pisano who I think can grow a lot and I’m happy that he chose to stay with Dinamo and not go and play elsewhere, to try to improve with all the staff and with a season intense. Ganda is extraordinary, he knows his role, he is fundamental for all the boys, he trains very well, he is a perfect joker for the group, while Tommaso has earned his confirmation on the pitch”
About Bucchi
“Not a iota has changed, I have great passion, I don’t back down an inch, I do this job with energy and desire as if it were the first day, I want to work and always get involved, I’m happy to be able to start another important season, in these two years I have understood what spirit and identity this team carries behind it by representing Sardinia, it is one more responsibility that I have made mine”