Rebirth, Johnson sees return. The American has Cento in his sights

The winger has recovered from the injury he suffered against Cantù and should be in the first match of the return round

di LORIANO ZANNONI
8 gennaio 2025
Justin Johnson è ormai prossimo al rientro

Justin Johnson è ormai prossimo al rientro

Beyond his contribution in terms of points and rebounds (12.2 and 7.8), it is his ability to be an internal reference point that makes the difference. His danger inside the area opens spaces for the outside players in attack, while in defense he is solid and resistant against the best 4 opponents. An essential player, the numbers prove it. The one in Cremona was the first game won without him.

In the previous matches, Rimini had lost against Verona and Rieti. Even when its contribution had been insufficient (4 rating against Cividale, -1 against Cantù) Rbr had lost. From Sunday the team should be complete again and ready to start the return round in the best possible way.

Meanwhile RivieraBanca waiting to know the location of the Italian Cup Final Four mid-March, where it comes as the top seed after having finished first in the first half of the season and having always achieved qualification first during the last match against Vigevano. On March 14, Rimini will face Cividale, while Udine will face Cantù, teams that are tied in the standings just two points behind the leaders Rinascita.

The basketball tournament should be played in Genoa, with the agreement with Lnp that has not yet been finalized but is being defined. The A2 market continues to be very hot. Yesterday, the official transfer of the center Kevin Ndzie (5.5 points and 5.2 rebounds) from Brindisi to Urania Milano took place. Meanwhile, Vigevano is close to Andrew Smith and should let Prince Oduro go.

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