Banco di Sardegna Sassari has been placed in Group F of the Basketball Champions League, ready to face JDA Bourgogne, PAOK mateco and the winner of Qualification Tournament 2.
What was decided?
The draw held in Switzerland set eight groups for the regular season and four qualification tournaments. Qualifiers start on September 21 with 24 teams; only four will join the regular season that begins on October 4. Group F includes BAXI Manresa, Limoges CSP, VEF Riga and the winner of Tournament 3, while Sassari sits in the secondary slot of the same group.
Impact for Banco di Sardegna Sassari
Being in Group F means Sassari must win a decisive game against the Tournament 2 winner to secure a regular‑season spot. Coached by Gianmarco Pozzecco, the roster features Marco Carraretto and rising star Luca Campogrande, capable of scoring from the perimeter and grabbing rebounds in the paint. A solid result could lock the club into the group stage, where group winners advance straight to the Round of 16.
What are the next commitments?
Sassari’s next clash is slated for the first week of October, when the regular season kicks off. In the meantime, the team will compete in Qualification Tournament 2, meeting Leicester Riders, CSO Voluntari and other European opponents. Winning this tournament will add Sassari to the 28 already‑qualified clubs, opening the path to the Play‑In Series in January.
What to expect from the group phase?
If Sassari clears the qualification round, it will join a four‑team group where each game awards three points. Group winners move directly to the Round of 16, while second‑ and third‑placed sides battle in the Play‑In Series in January. With a sturdy defense and clutch finishing in the fourth quarter, Sassari could aim for a consistent playoff presence, eyeing the Final Four in May.