This afternoon in Kranjska Gora, where Napoli Basketball are holding their training camp, the Azzurri played their third preseason match. Coach Repesa’s team faced Slovenian team Krka Novo Mesto. Napoli put in an excellent performance, winning 104-65, with Jakimovski leading all scorers with 27 points. Quarter scores: 23-17, 45-40, 72-57.
Box Score:
Caruso 9, Spissu 5, Jakimovski 27, White 14, Dowtin 10, Seljaas 16, Faggian 4, Ramsey 19, Esposito, Ferrara.
Totè did not take part in the match for Napoli Basketball, as he was kept out as a precaution. The center is expected to be back available form Coach Repesa in the team’s upcoming games. Sankarè also stayed out the game as part of the management of his workload. John Petrucelli joined the team today at their training camp after his commitments with the Italian national team.
Napoli Basketball will play in Udine this weekend at the Memorial Pajetta, where they will face Pallacanestro Reggiana in the semifinal on Saturday, September 5. The tournament will also feature hosts APU Udine and PAOK Thessaloniki. The finals will be played on Sunday, September 6.