Valentino Basket Castellaneta wins preseason finale

Valentino Basket Castellaneta concluded its preseason with an 89-68 victory against Pallacanestro Molfetta during the ‘Stendardi-Drago-Salvatore’ memorial event. The match served as the final test before the start of the Serie B Interregionale season.

Following the presentation of the new roster and technical staff, Castellaneta established an early lead, finishing the first quarter 27-19. Although Molfetta briefly took the lead in the second quarter, Castellaneta regained control to lead 46-43 at halftime. In the second half, the team utilized high-intensity defense and transitions to extend their advantage, ultimately winning by 21 points. The team is scheduled to begin its 2026/27 campaign next Sunday at the PalaRisorgimento in Civitanova Marche.