Azzurri’s dominant display
Italy opened its pre‑World Cup schedule with a convincing 83‑61 victory over Estonia, a friendly that served as a warm‑up for the upcoming European Qualifiers.
The win was anchored by Simone Fontecchio, who poured in 21 points on 7‑of‑15 shooting and was named player of the game.
Italy’s offense clicked at a 22‑of‑34 clip from inside the arc, out‑assisted Estonia 22‑16 and received a massive boost from its bench, which contributed 43 points.
Looking ahead, the Azzurri are set to meet Bosnia and Herzegovina on August 28 before a clash with Serbia on August 31, while Estonia will next face Hungary on August 27 and host Finland in Tallinn on August 30.