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FIBA Expels Trapani From Champions League After Seven-Minute Play-In Collapse

The episode intensifies scrutiny of Trapani’s finances, blocked registrations, pending Serie A sanctions.

Overview

  • Referees halted the play-in in Samokov at 38-5 when Trapani was reduced to a single player on the floor.
  • Trapani traveled with only five players, including two teenagers, as recent exits and staff departures depleted the roster.
  • FIBA canceled the return leg and confirmed Trapani’s exclusion from the Basketball Champions League.
  • Club owner Valerio Antonini said playing avoided a reported €600,000 forfait fine and blamed federation and league registration blocks.
  • At home, the club carries an eight-point Serie A penalty with further disciplinary rulings and its immediate participation under review.