Former Baskonia Coach Returns to Italy National Team Staff

Paolo Galbiati is joining the technical staff of head coach Luca Banchi at the Italy national team. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Galbiati will be included in the technical staff ahead of the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers, which will be played in November.

Last season, Galbiati coached Baskonia and celebrated a Copa del Rey title in Spain. He had left the Spanish club shortly before. For the former Trento coach, this move marks a return to the national team after the 2021-2022 period, which also included the Tokyo Olympics.

Banchi took over Olimpia Milano after Peppe Poeta's departure and decided to keep his role with the national team. Galbiati will reunite with Banchi, with whom he previously worked at Auxilium Torino.