Sella, Cividale is threatened. Gaucho Redivo is the star. The former Marks now on the rise

Advance with Cividale at the gates and Cento is preparing for a beautiful evening of basketball, with a national live broadcast on Rai (and Lnp pass). Tip-off tomorrow at 20.45:13 pm, with the Baltur Arena dressed up for the party and eager to return to see coach Di Paolantonio's red and whites, who have almost always convinced within their own walls, except for the photo-finish defeat against Orzinuovi and the slip-up with Turin. "Here we have to build our championship and our salvation", the mantra repeated during the week by Nicolai, also on behalf of the entire technical staff and management, and for this reason even if tomorrow Sperduto and his teammates will find the team, together with Rimini, in the best shape of the championship, they will have to do everything to exploit the home field advantage and find a victory that has been missing since the last home match, last November 88th against Cremona (87-XNUMX thanks to Sperduto's free throw at the end of the game).

Immediately a test of strength, therefore, to pave the way that leads to the full-immersion of December: once the Cividale test is faced, in fact, Sella will play three games in eight days, one away in Verona and two at home, the recovery against Avellino and the match against Nardò. All steps to climb one at a time, without rushing, but with the courage shown in recent outings, except Pesaro. Compared to the last match played at the 'Palas', Benedetto will find Berdini, an important additional rotation on the outside, while they will still have to do without captain Delfino. There will also be Henderson, who has overcome the flu of the last few days, and Sperduto, also recovering after an ailment.

On the other side, Pillastrini will have everyone available, with the only doubt related to the long Gabriele Miani, struggling with back problems, who will be released only near the tip-off. Many weapons available for the "Eagles", second force in the class with 10 wins and 2 losses, starting with the Argentine wildcard Lucio Redivo, the best of the yellow and blues for points scored, 18.8 per game, alongside 4.3 assists and 3.3 rebounds. He is followed closely by Giacomo Dell'Agnello who, after the experiences in Cesena and Bergamo, has found his dimension in Friuli (12.3 points and 6 rebounds). In addition to Matteo Berti (4+5), there is also a lot of anticipation in welcoming back Derrick Marks, co-protagonist of the 22/23 ride: the 31-year-old from Chicago has slowly regained confidence and continuity (11.3 points in 29' of use). The roster is completed by the director Rota, the former Fortitudo and Ferrara guard Mastellari, and the youngsters Ferrari and Marangon.

Giovanni Poggi