Reggiana reaches the BCL Round of 16 for the first time

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Cesare Milanti

15/Jan/25 22:00

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The Italians have reached this stage of the competition for the first time in the club’s history

By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net

Pallacanestro Reggiana won  73-70 an intense battle with Telekom Baskets Bonn and made it to the Round of 16 of the 2024-25 Basketball Champions League campaign.

It’s the first time for the Italian team coached by Dimitris Priftis.

Cassius Winston was crucial with 23 points and 10 assists, while Kenneth Faried (14 points and 7 rebounds) followed him.

Phlandrous Fleming Jr had 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists in his team’s loss, which has now been eliminated.

Pallacanestro Reggiana won Game 1 in Germany to surprise the 2023 Basketball Champions League winners Telekom Baskets Bonn. With another victory at home, they reached this year’s Round of 16.

Dimitris Priftis’ team will now join the two-time BCL champions La Laguna Tenerife, BAXI Manresa, and the winner of Game 3 between Aliaga Petkimspor and Hapoel Netanel Holon.

Post-game press conference:

PHOTO CREDIT: Basketball Champions League

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