Volpi Rosse Menarini Gears Up with Young Talent for New Basketball Season

Volpi Rosse Menarini: A Fresh Start for the New Season

As the eagerly anticipated basketball season approaches, Volpi Rosse Menarini is taking significant strides by integrating eleven young athletes into their roster for the 2026/27 campaign. Marking the team's participation in the Italian Serie A and EuroCup, the new season promises to be filled with excitement and competitive spirit.

The team, based in Florence, boasts an impressive lineup that includes players from various countries, such as the United States, Brazil, Sweden, England, and of course, Italy. Under the guidance of coaches Daniele Riva and Antonio Calamai, the team reaffirms its commitment to international representation. Returning captain, Luciano Felipe Da Silva, will be joined by key players including Riccardo Innocenti, Francesco Marotta, Andrea Papi, Erika Scrivo, Ludvig Sjöström, and Matteo Veloce. Among the newcomers are Lorenzo Bassoli, Isaiah Johnson, Olle Svensson, and Ben Leitch.

Leitch, who played for Menarini Joventut Badalona during the 2023/24 season, has already made a mark in wheelchair basketball in Spain, making his transition to the Volpi Rosse a promising addition.

The much-anticipated season will kick off on Saturday, October 24, at 15:30 in Florence, with Volpi Rosse Menarini hosting their first match in front of enthusiastic home fans. This year’s Serie A will consist of ten teams, setting the stage for a highly competitive environment that will help prepare the Florentine team for the international EuroCup scheduled from March 11 to 14, 2027.

Founded in 2005, Volpi Rosse Menarini has evolved into an organization that not only promotes sport but also facilitates opportunities for personal growth and independence among its players. Since 2011, the team has enjoyed continued sponsorship from Menarini Group, a relationship that embodies shared values and commitment to inclusiveness through sports.

Lucia and Alberto Giovanni Aleotti, stakeholders and board members of the Menarini Group, expressed their enthusiasm for the upcoming season: “The drive and passion this team showcases in competition have fostered a strong bond with our Group over the years. We are thrilled to turn our long-standing friendship into tangible support and enthusiastic encouragement as the new season begins. We wish Volpi Rosse Menarini the best of luck!”

Beyond their competitive pursuits, Volpi Rosse Menarini actively promotes a culture of inclusion, educating youth in schools about the importance of sports in fostering diverse communities.

With its headquarters in Florence and operations spanning 140 countries worldwide, Menarini Group has a consolidated turnover of €4.88 billion and employs over 17,000 professionals. The company’s commitment to research and development as well as high-quality manufacturing ensures they continue to contribute significantly to global healthcare, covering essential therapeutic areas such as cardiometabolic health, oncology, gastroenterology, and pulmonology.

Through its dedication to fostering and supporting organizations like Volpi Rosse Menarini, Menarini Group not only enhances the quality of life for patients globally but also champions the ideals of inclusion and diversity within the realm of sports.

As Volpi Rosse Menarini prepares for another thrilling season, the basketball community eagerly anticipates the positive impact these athletes will create both on and off the court.

For more information about the team and its endeavors, visit Menarini's official website.