The report cards. Winston starts out lazy then becomes unstoppable. Barford gives lessons, Cheatham instead struggles

Jaylen BARFORD (23 minutes, 4/4 2-pointers, 3/8 3-pointers, 4/4 free throws, 5 rebounds, 2 turnovers, 2 assists, 17...

di GABRIELE GALLO
17 March 2025
Jaylen Barford at the end of the game

Jaylen Barford at the end of the game

Jaylen BARFORD (23 minutes, 4/4 2-pointers, 3/8 3-pointers, 4/4 free throws, 5 rebounds, 2 turnovers, 2 assists, 17 points) At the beginning he makes it clear to Varese that when Reggio he will decide to close it, there will be no one else. A lesson that he also imparts in other important moments of the match. Rating 7.5

Philip GALLO (2 minutes, 0/1 from 3, 1 assist, 0 points). NG

Cassius WINSTON (21 minutes, 4/7 2-pointers, 0/1 3-pointers, 9/10 free throws, 1 rebound, 1 turnover, 1 steal, 4 assists, 17 points) He starts lazy and limits himself by committing too many fouls. Starting from the second half he decides that it is time to show his best side and becomes unstoppable. He closes the game with 10 points in a flash in the last quarter. Rating 7.5

Mouhamed FAYE (25 minutes, 5/7 2-pointers, 1/2 free throws, 6 rebounds, 3 turnovers, 2 steals, 1 assist, 3 blocks, 11 points) Solid, attentive, precise. Very good game. Rating 7

Jamar SMITH (18 minutes, 2/3 2-pointers, 3/5 3-pointers, 2/2 free throws, 2 rebounds, 1 turnover, 15 points) He celebrates his contract renewal with a very solid performance. Precise and punctual baskets, especially in the rare moments when his teammates struggle. Rating 7

Lorenzo UGLIETTI (17 minutes, 1/1 2-pointers, 0/4 3-pointers, 2 rebounds, 1 turnover, 1 steal, 1 assist, 2 points) Winston's fouls force him to do extra work. A game without any particular highlights but commendable for dedication and intensity. Rating 6

Elhadji FAINKE (1 minute, 0 points) NG

Michael VITALI (22 minutes, 0/1 from 2, 0/1 from 3, 5 rebounds, 1 turnover, 4 assists, 0 points) He makes himself available to the group with a performance made of attention and valid readings. Rating 6

Kenneth FARIED (15 minutes, 2/4 2-pointers, 12 rebounds, 2 turnovers, 1 steal, 1 assist, 1 block, 4 points) He manages his energy thinking about tomorrow night's Bcl match. But he has time to dominate the boards, grabbing 12 rebounds in just 15' on the parquet and intimidating all his opponents. Rating 7

Sasha GRANT (16 minutes, 1/1 2-pointers, 0/1 3-pointers, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 points) A tidy and flawless game. Rating 6

Matthew CHILLO (9 minutes, 0/1 3-pointers, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 0 points) He makes himself useful, especially in defence. Rating 6

Kwan CHEATHAM (26 minutes, 3/7 2-pointers, 1/7 3-pointers, 1/2 free throws, 3 rebounds, 1 turnover, 1 steal, 3 assists, 1 block, 10 points) His trademark shot does not assist him. Fortunately, on this occasion the team has other weapons. He also struggles on defense. Rating 5.5.

Gabriele Gallo

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