Pianigiani is the new Italy NT Coach

Toxicity · Post #1 » by **Toxicity** » Sat Dec 19, 2009 10:53 pm

http://www.fibaeurope.com/coid_t1S85IqLHTsz93ygjsmdd3.articleMode_on.container_frontpage.html

Italy have appointed Montepaschi Siena boss Simone Pianigiani as the new coach of the national team.

Pianigiani, who has led Montepaschi to the last three Lega A titles and also turned the club into a powerhouse in Europe, will be unveiled to the media on Tuesday.

The 40-year-old has replaced his former boss at the Siena club, Carlo Recalcati, as the Azzurri coach.

Recalcati recently ended his eight-year reign with the national side.

A statement from the FIP read: "Pianigiani is the new head coach of the national team. FIP President Dino Meneghin will present Pianigiani as the new coach of the national team on Tuesday, December 22."

Pianigiani has reportedly signed a two-year contract extension and will combine his role with that of head coach of Montepaschi Siena.

He will attempt to steer the Italians into EuroBasket 2011.

With Ettore Messina gone (Spanish rules don't allow part-time), i think it's the better choice right now... Simone has become a well respected coach in Europe thanks to his great work coaching Montepaschi Siena.

sisibilio · Post #2 » by **sisibilio** » Sun Dec 20, 2009 12:54 am

Toxicity wrote:With Ettore Messina gone (Spanish rules don't allow part-time), i think it's the better choice right now...

I guess that rule only applies to the spanish NT.

Toxicity · Post #3 » by **Toxicity** » Sun Dec 20, 2009 1:52 am

sisibilio wrote:
Toxicity wrote:With Ettore Messina gone (Spanish rules don't allow part-time), i think it's the better choice right now...

I guess that rule only applies to the spanish NT.

Wrong. In fact the Spanish NT has a part-time coach (Scariolo)... it's an ACB league rule.

sisibilio · Post #4 » by **sisibilio** » Sun Dec 20, 2009 3:46 am

Toxicity wrote:
sisibilio wrote:
Toxicity wrote:With Ettore Messina gone (Spanish rules don't allow part-time), i think it's the better choice right now...

I guess that rule only applies to the spanish NT.

Wrong. In fact the Spanish NT has a part-time coach (Scariolo)... it's an ACB league rule.

I kow, i mean that it's only the spanish NT coach who can't share duties as ACB coach, but not other NT.

Bird And Magic · Post #5 » by **Bird And Magic** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 1:21 am

sisibilio wrote:I know, I mean that it's only the Spanish NT coach who can't share duties as ACB coach, but not other NT.

Yes, I believe you are correct. Anyway it is a good move for Italy. I cannot believe how badly they have played in recent years.