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22/07/2025
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Napoli Basketball officially introduced hometown center Guglielmo “Willy” Caruso in a press conference held this morning at the Banca di Credito Cooperativo di Napoli headquarters. In attendance were BCC Napoli President Dr. Amedeo Manzo, Napoli Basketball Vice President Flavio D’Isanto, and Caruso himself.
Statement from Guglielmo “Willy” Caruso:
“Today, I’m back home and ready to fight for my colors. It’s a special feeling. I want to thank Coach Magro and the entire management team. I’m highly motivated. I’ve got national team duties coming up, but I’m already looking forward to coming back, getting to know the guys, and working every day toward achieving big things. I’m proud to wear this jersey. There’s a lot of work ahead, but I accepted this challenge because I need to rediscover the consistency and confidence that have been missing the past few years. Naples is home—and it’s clear this club is serious about building something special. I hope I can play a key role in helping Napoli rise to the top. I’m very grateful to Olimpia Milano for the opportunity to grow, but now that I’m back, I expect a lot from myself. I want to have a great season—not focused on individual numbers, but on winning and enjoying this journey with my city. That’s always been my mindset: be the best version of myself, put the team first, and embrace the challenge. For me, this is a fresh start. I’ve played in Naples before, but this is a whole new chapter. My personal goal is to improve every day—and, of course, to make the playoffs. Nobody came here just to survive. We’re dreaming big. We want to compete at the highest level. We’re a group of guys ready to test ourselves. There’s pressure, sure—but I plan to use it as fuel.”
Statement from Amedeo Manzo, President of Banca di Credito Cooperativo di Napoli:
“At BCC Napoli, we’ve always focused on elevating local excellence and supporting initiatives that help our city grow and gain visibility on a national and international level. Welcoming back Guglielmo Caruso is an honor, and we’re confident he’ll be a key piece in strengthening a team that’s deeply loved in Naples. His return will inspire even more fans to show up and support the team this season.”
Statement from Flavio D’Isanto, Vice President of Napoli Basketball:
“This is a significant day for our club, and we felt it was fitting to host the event here at BCC Napoli, one of our key partners. We’re grateful to Guglielmo for choosing to return to Naples and to everyone in the organization who made this signing possible. His arrival adds even more value to a project that has been clearly defined by President Rizzetta and Dan Doyle. Beyond his skills on the court, we’ve come to appreciate Guglielmo as a person—his character, his attitude, and his incredible family. On the transfer front, the club is following a clear and strategic path. Our scouting department is actively working to build a team capable of reaching the playoffs.”