Virtus Bologna: Brandon Taylor Strengthens Roster for Quarterfinals

First, as had already happened in recent seasons. Without the pole position, however, also guaranteeing the final victory, in addition to the advantage of the possible home win. Virtus closes in first place, prepares for the quarter-final with Venice (first match on Sunday, at 20,45pm, at Segafredo Arena).

In the meantime, a final piece has arrived - the possibility of officially registering him is available until 11am on Friday - to complete the roster, also in light of the ankle injury of Alexander Pajola.

From Spain, released by Leyma Coruna – with a press release indicating his arrival in Bologna – here is Brandon Taylor, 31 years old, point guard of 179 centimeters who already knows Italy.

Brandon had his first experience in A2 with the Bergamo jersey, then Reggio Emilia. He will complete the package of Juventus playmakers who, given Pajola's ailments, currently only enlists Daniel Hackett.

On paper, Matt Morgan would also be a playmaker, at least for his physical characteristics. Ivanovic, however, uses him mainly as a guard who comes off the bench and breaks the game. It is no coincidence that on Sunday, against Trapani, once Hackett had gone out of the game due to fouls, the ball was carried beyond the half court by Isaia Cordinier. But you can't squeeze too much from the Frenchman who, against Trapani, broke the taboo that saw him particularly foul-prone in the final sprints.

Against Trapani, Cordinier first scored the basket that sent the teams to overtime, then closed the game in overtime, using that incredible energy that makes him unique.

That said, today we will have to understand the conditions of captain Futuro, aka Alessandro Pajola. Ankle problems for him. Yesterday was a day of absolute rest, today the tests to evaluate the extent of the injury. It is difficult to understand what Alessandro's stop could be. But one thing is certain, Virtus and also Dusko Ivanovic, have it: Pajola is not the type to back down. Ready to grit his teeth and play even with a bandaged-up appearance in order to contribute to achieving the expected result. Reiterating that Isaia put together a game of great depth, it cannot go unnoticed, in relation to the match that gave Virtus first place, the contribution of a Nicola Akele who is afraid of nothing.

The first three games against Reyer are worth noting. They will start on Sunday, at 20,45:20,30 p.m., at the Segafredo Arena. A repeat next Tuesday, at 23:20,45 p.m., again at the Fiera. In Veneto, the third match is scheduled for Friday XNUMX with a tip-off at XNUMX:XNUMX p.m. If they get past the round, then, the black and white Bologna would face the winner of the fourth between Trento and Milan. After four consecutive championship finals between Virtus and Olimpia, the score changes.

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