Guerri Napoli returns to the field tomorrow, facing Pallacanestro Varese in the twenty-third round of the Serie A championship. The match will be played at the Alcott Arena, starting at 6:15 PM.
Azzurri, coming off a disappointing run of six consecutive league defeats, face a crucial match against the Varese, ninth in the standings with 18 points, four more than Guerri, who are twelfth with 14. Coach Kastritis's team is coming off a positive league streak with three wins against Brescla, Udine, and Treviso.
Coach Magro can be count on the debut of Milton Doyle, who arrived in Napoli this week. However, Naz Mitrou Long, who is continuing his rehabilitation, and Lithuanian Zemaitis, who underwent surgery a few days ago after suffering a mandibular fracture during the game against Virtus Bologna, will be out.
In the first round, played in Varese on January 3, 2026, on matchday 14, Pallacanestro Varese won by a narrow margin, 84-80. Grigioni, Valleriani, and Dionisi will referee the game. Guglielmo Caruso is the former referee, having played for Varese in the 2021/22 and 2022/23 seasons.
Coach Alessandro Magro:
"Tomorrow we'll return to play at home, and everyone's goal is to play a game of energy and pride, earning a victory that would be crucial, at this particular moment, not only for the standings but also to restore confidence and bring joy to our fans.
We've used this week to continue integrating Whaley and Marshall into our system, and we'll also see Doyle in our jersey for the first time.
We'll face a team with confidence and a clear identity. They play high-energy, athletic, and fast basketball. We'll have to be strong at matching their physicality and controlling the rhytm of the game."
The Prefect of Naples, Michele DI Bari, has ordered a ban on the sale of tickets to residents of the Lombardia for Guerri Napoli - Openjobmetis Pallacanestro Varese.
The prefectural measure was adopted in accordance with the resolutions of the Committee for the Analysis of the Safety of Sports Events No. 13/2026 of March 18, 2026.
Tickets for Guerri Napoli - Pallacanestro Varese are still on sale, both on the Vivaticket platform and at the box office, which will open tomorrow at 4:45 PM. The gates to the Alcott Arena will open at 4:45 PM. Guerri Napoli - Pallacanestro Varese will be broadcast live on the LBATV platform. Live updates will also be available on the Guerri Napoli social media pages. As a reminder, it will be possible to follow the Azzurri's entire Serie A season, exclusively for the USA and Canada, on the "Napoli Basketball TV" YouTube channel. The club's official YouTube channel will be covering the pre-match live with special features, interviews, and curiosities, starting at 5:15 PM.