Napoli Basketball defeated Longobardi Scafati 106-90 in the third-place playoff of the Trofeo Basilicata at PalaSassi in Matera, according to game reports from regional sports coverage. Coached by Jasmin Repesa, the squad secured the victory behind a game-high 24 points from Jakimovski, finishing their pre-tournament preparation ahead of upcoming domestic and European fixtures.
Match Summary and Scoring Breakdown
The fixture saw Napoli navigate a series of roster absences, leaving Petrucelli and Totè in Naples to rest while Jeff Dowtin sat out prudently following a knock sustained during the semifinal against Varese, as reported by outlets covering the event. Longobardi Scafati, guided by coach P. Bucchi, fought through their own setbacks when Johnson exited the parquet due to an ankle sprain after landing on an opponent’s foot.
Napoli established early control by turning a narrow 18-15 first-quarter lead into a 31-20 advantage behind pressure defense and scoring from Ramsey, White, and Jakimovski. Scafati chipped away in the second period, narrowing the gap to four points before a 56-51 halftime scoreline. Napoli extended the margin in the second half, reaching a 16-point cushion at 93-77 by the 35th minute and crossing the century mark with three minutes and thirty seconds remaining on the clock.
- Napoli Top Scorers: Jakimovski (24), Ramsey (20), White (15), Spissu (14), Sankare (11).
- Scafati Top Scorers: Lever (20), Nevels (16), Moore (13), Mascolo (13), Onyema (11).
- Quarter Scores: 31-20, 26-31, 23-21, 26-18.
Preseason Schedule and Final Polish Preparation
According to club announcements, the team previously faced Spartak Subotica, Igokea, Krka Novo Mesto, Pallacanestro Reggiana, PAOK Salonicco, and Varese.
Napoli Basketball concludes its summer schedule on September 19 in France, where they will face Strasbourg in their final friendly match before opening the official Serie A and European campaigns.
Upcoming Serie A and EuroCup Calendars
Lega Basket officially released the LBA Serie A SisalClub regular season schedule for 2026/27, featuring an asymmetric format where the return leg follows a different sequence than the opening round.
Placed in Group C alongside clubs such as JL Bourg, Tofas Bursa, and Dolomiti Energia Trento, Napoli begins its European schedule on September 30, 2026, hosting COSEA JL Bourg-en-Bresse.
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