Overview

• The Italian basketball federation confirmed Banchi’s appointment on a three‑year agreement, with his presentation set for October 3 in Rome.
• He replaces Gianmarco Pozzecco, who resigned after Italy’s elimination by Slovenia at the European Championship.
• Banchi will debut on November 27 against Iceland in the opening game of 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying.
• As Latvia’s coach, he reached the 2023 World Cup quarterfinals, finished fifth, and was voted the tournament’s best coach.
• Recent club stops include VL Pesaro and Strasbourg turnarounds to the playoffs, a Supercup win with Virtus Bologna, and lifting Anadolu Efes from 13th to the EuroLeague playoffs.