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Trapani Shark Ousted From Europe After Seven-Minute Forfeit in BCL Play-In

The owner claims the trip averted a €600,000 fine, blaming Italian authorities for blocked registrations.

Overview

  • Trapani arrived in Bulgaria with only five players, including two teenagers, and the game against Hapoel Holon ended at 38-5 when injuries and fouls left a single player on court.
  • FIBA declared the play-in series over immediately, canceling the scheduled return leg and eliminating Trapani from the Basketball Champions League.
  • The club already carries an eight-point penalty in Serie A for administrative irregularities in payments of withholdings and contributions.
  • A roster exodus and the earlier departure of coach Jasmin Repesa left the team depleted, with recent moves reported to Tofas Bursa, PAOK, Bahcesehir and Granada.
  • Italian coverage reports domestic uncertainty persists, with federal tribunal matters pending and Saturday’s game against Trento viewed as a marker for the club’s future in the league.