Italy announce 12-man Olympic roster, add Gallinari / News - Basketnews.com

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A few after Italy's resounding feat in Belgrade and Meo Sacchetti's contract extension until 2022, the Italian federation announced the final roster which will compete at the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo.The "Azzurri" will meet in Rome on Monday, July 12, and will leave for Japan on Friday, July 16. Their premiere is scheduled for July 25 against Germany at the Saitama Super Arena. The only change compared to the FIBA OQT roster is Danilo Gallinari substituting Awudu Abass.The 12 players who will represent Italy in the Tokyo Olympic Games are:Marco Spissu (Banco di Sardegna Sassari)Niccolo Mannion (Golden State Warriors)Stefano Tonut (Umana Reyer Venice)Danilo Gallinari (Atlanta Hawks)Nicolo Melli (Dallas Mavericks)Simone Fontecchio (Alba Berlin)Amedeo Tessitori (Segafredo Virtus Bologna)Giampaolo Ricci (Segafredo Virtus Bologna)Riccardo Moraschini (A|X Armani Exchange Milan)Michele Vitali (Umana Reyer Venice)Achille Polonara (Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul)Alessandro Pajola (Segafredo Virtus Bologna)Head coach: Meo SacchettiAssistant coaches: Lele Molin, Piero Bucchi, Paolo Galbiati

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