ITA - Pianigiani appointed Italy coach
ROME (FIP) - Italy have appointed Montepaschi Siena boss Simone Pianigiani as the new coach of the national team. Pianigiani, who has led Montepaschi to the last three Lega A titles and also turned the club into a powerhouse in Europe, will be unveiled to the media on Tuesday. The 40-year-old has replaced his former boss at the Siena club, ...
ROME (FIP) - Italy have appointed Montepaschi Siena boss Simone Pianigiani as the new coach of the national team.
Pianigiani, who has led Montepaschi to the last three Lega A titles and also turned the club into a powerhouse in Europe, will be unveiled to the media on Tuesday.
The 40-year-old has replaced his former boss at the Siena club, Carlo Recalcati, as the Azzurri coach.
Recalcati recently ended his eight-year reign with the national side.
A statement from the FIP read: "Pianigiani is the new head coach of the national team. FIP President Dino Meneghin will present Pianigiani as the new coach of the national team on Tuesday, December 22.”
Pianigiani has reportedly signed a two-year contract extension and will combine his role with that of head coach of Montepaschi Siena.
He will attempt to steer the Italians into EuroBasket 2011.
FIBA