Pedro Calles Leads Alba Berlin to Euroleague Victory in Coaching Debut

Calles, promoted unexpectedly to head coach, guided Alba Berlin to a 97-90 win over Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz in a challenging season.

Pedro Calles was named Alba Berlin's head coach just one day before leading the team to a Euroleague victory against Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz.
The 41-year-old Spaniard replaced Israel Gonzalez, whose dismissal surprised both the team and fans after a disappointing season.
Alba Berlin's win marked their fifth Euroleague victory of the season, though the team remains at the bottom of the standings.
Matt Thomas led Alba's offense with 21 points, while the team overcame an early deficit and maintained their lead through strong second-half performance.
Calles' energetic coaching style was evident throughout the game, signaling a shift in approach for the struggling team.