Italian federation greenlights Gianmarco Pozzecco's dual coaching role / News - Basketnews.com

Gianmarco Pozzecco receives permission to coach LDCL ASVEL Villeurbanne.

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The Italian Basketball Federation has officially granted permission in response to a request from the Italian NT head coach, Gianmarco Pozzecco, to take on a coaching role with a club.

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As stated in a further announcement, Pozzecco will maintain his position as the national team coach on a part-time contract.

The 51-year-old specialist is poised to join LDCL ASVEL Villeurbanne following Gordon Herbert's decline.

Pozzecco brings prior experience in the EuroLeague, having previously served as an assistant coach under Ettore Messina at EA7 Emporio Armani Milan during the 2021-22 season.

ASVEL are currently facing challenges in the 2023-24 EuroLeague season, holding a winless record of 0-4.

Moreover, the French club has encountered a tough stretch, losing 17 consecutive EuroLeague games spanning two seasons. Club president Tony Parker recently decided to part ways with his brother TJ, who held the head coaching position for three years.

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