Virtus takes first place: Ivanovic praises the team and talks about the market

Victory and first place in an evening that has something extraordinary, already with a playoff flavour for how a confrontation full of a thousand emotions unfolded. "It was a very tough match, but I have to compliment the boys, they were very good – coach underlines Dusko Ivanovic - Trapani has confirmed to be a great team with many offensive options and plays a very fast basketball that can lead to going off track and making mistakes. To have arrived first in such a competitive championship is really a great result, I don't know if it is a good placement in view of the playoff, but we fought until the end to get to this position."

Then Ivanovic talks about market. "Will we add someone? The issue is not to take someone just to make up the numbers, but to take someone who can make the difference. Let's see, let's stay vigilant on the market until the last possible day". Finally the coach analyses the situation Infirmary "Pajola hurt his ankle and will undergo some check-ups; Morgan's exit in extra time was only due to cramps". Among the protagonists on the field Nicholas Akele. "Great game, Trapani confirmed that they are a great team. My triple at the end? I took it without thinking, I'm happy for the victory, now we are first and everyone must win here, our fans were extraordinary". Virtus will therefore have the home field advantage in all playoffs.

From this morning at 10 am at Casa Virtus in via dell'Arcoveggio 49/3, online and in Vivaticket stores, the presale for game 1 on Sunday 18 May and game 2 on Tuesday 20 against Venice. All fans who purchase a mini season ticket for the quarter-finals will receive a special "Playoff 2025" t-shirt as a gift, produced in one size.