PAOK BC advances to Memorial Pajetta final after victory over Udine

PAOK BC secured a spot in the final of the 10th Memorial Pajetta Tournament following an 89-71 friendly victory over Udine in Italy. The match marked the debut of Cedi Osman, who led the team with 22 points, alongside contributions from Kyle Alexander and Nick Calathes.

Despite the win, head coach Andrea Trinchieri expressed significant frustration regarding the team's performance in the fourth quarter. He criticized the squad's lack of focus and poor attitude during the final period, stating, “It was very bad in terms of mentality, body language, and our general attitude.”

Trinchieri also directed sharp criticism toward point guard Naso Bazinas, questioning his future in the rotation. The coach noted that while mistakes are part of the game, a player should not allow their personal struggles to negatively impact the entire team. PAOK will now face Napoli in the tournament final.