# PAOK basketball pre‑season friendlies 2026 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/paok-basketball-preseason-friendlies-2026 > Updated: 2026-09-11T17:47:24.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 11. Following a successful Metsovo training camp, PAOK BC has continued its international pre-season phase in Italy. During the 10th Memorial Pajetta tournament, the team secured a dominant 100-74 victory over Napoli in the final, winning the tournament. Despite the absence of Requan Gray and the injured Breein Tyree, Cedi Osman led the scoring with 31 points, including six three-pointers, and was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player (MVP). Other significant contributors included Nikos Huggaz with 13 points, Trevor Hodge with 10 points, and Nassos Bazina, who recorded 12 points and 8 assists. Coach Andrea Trinchieri emphasized the importance of maintaining high standards and adaptability, noting that while the team showed improvement, he is seeking “consistent excellence.” He also highlighted the successful integration of new players Nick Calathes, Naso Bazinas, and Cedi Osman into the squad during the preseason. As the team prepares for a high-level friendly match against EuroLeague opponent Armani Milano at the Biella Forum, Coach Trinchieri now has access to his full roster, including Breein Tyree and RaiQuan Gray. This match serves as a final step in the Italian training phase before the team participates in the ‘Pavlos Giannakopoulos’ international tournament scheduled for 17 to 19 September. ## Claims - PAOK defeated Peristeri 84-82 in a preseason friendly. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The halftime score was 39-39. (corroborated by 3 sources) - PAOK defeated Vikos Falcons 90-71 in a friendly match. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Clifford Omoruyi and Trevor Hudgins were the top scorers with 18 points each. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Naz Mitrou-Long scored 14 points. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Cedi Osman and Nick Calathes joined PAOK's training sessions after completing national team duties. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Breein Tyree underwent arthroscopy for a torn meniscus in his left knee. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Trevor Hargets scored 19 points. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Nikos Hugas returned to competitive action for the first time since March 19. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Peristeri led the game 13-0 and 24-12 at the 10-minute mark. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Tairi scored 16 points. (corroborated by 2 sources) - International players Nick Calathes, Cedi Osman, and Bazinas did not play. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: PAOK prepares for European handball matches and basketball friendly PAOK begins its European handball campaign against Dudelange in Luxembourg and prepares for a major basketball friendly against Armani Milano in Italy. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paok-prepares-for-european-handball-matches-and-basketball-friendly ### 2026-09-06: PAOK BC wins Memorial Piera Pajetta tournament in Italy PAOK BC won the Memorial Piera Pajetta tournament in Italy, defeating Napoli 100-74. Cedi Osman was named MVP after scoring 31 points in the final. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paok-defeats-napoli-100-74-in-italian-preseason-friendly ### 2026-09-03: PAOK BC basketball team integrates Calathes and Osman ahead of Italy tour PAOK BC basketball players Nick Calathes and Cedi Osman have joined training under Andrea Trinchieri as the team prepares to travel to Italy for a tournament and a friendly against Armani Milano. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paok-bc-stars-cedi-osman-and-nick-calathes-join-training ### 2026-08-31: PAOK BC completes Metsovo training camp with victory PAOK BC completed its training camp in Metsovo with a victory over Vikos Falcons and announced plans to travel to Italy for upcoming friendlies. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paok-bc-completes-metsovo-training-camp-with-victory ### 2026-08-31: PAOK basketball wins third consecutive preseason friendly PAOK secured its third consecutive preseason victory with a 90-71 win over Vikos Falcons, led by Trevor Hinds and Clifford Omoruyi, as they prepare for upcoming EuroCup fixtures. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paok-defeats-vikos-falcons-90-71-in-preseason-friendly ### 2026-08-27: PAOK continues basketball preseason with Peristeri friendly PAOK continues its basketball preseason in Metsovo with a friendly against Peristeri and the integration of top youth prospects into professional training. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paok-continues-basketball-preseason-with-peristeri-friendly ### 2026-08-24: PAOK BC begins tactical preseason training in Metsovo PAOK BC is conducting tactical preseason training in Metsovo, ahead of friendly matches against Peristeri Betsson and Vikos Falcons Ioannina. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paok-bc-begins-tactical-preseason-training-in-metsovo ### 2026-08-22: PAOK BC begins intensive preseason training in Metsovo PAOK BC defeated TFT Skopje 94-69 in its first preseason friendly and has moved to Metsovo for intensive training camp. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paok-bc-begins-preseason-testing-with-closed-door-friendly ### 2026-08-17: Armani Milano to face PAOK in preseason friendly Armani Milano will face PAOK Thessaloniki in a preseason friendly on September 12 in Biella as part of the Italian club's six-game preparation schedule. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/armani-milano-to-face-paok-in-preseason-friendly ### 2026-08-01: PAOK to face Olimpia Milano in friendly match in Biella, Italy PAOK will play a friendly against Olimpia Milano on 12 Sept in Biella, Italy, as part of its pre‑season schedule that includes other friendlies and tournaments. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paok-to-face-olimpia-milano-in-friendly-match-in-biella-italy ### 2026-07-04: PAOK beats Beerschot 4-0 in friendly match in the Netherlands PAOK thrashed Belgium's Beerschot 4-0 in a friendly in the Netherlands on July 4 2026, with two goals from Manti Camara as coach Alessio Lisci trialed squad rotations. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paok-beats-beerschot-4-0-in-friendly-match-in-the-netherlands --- Cite as: PAOK basketball pre‑season friendlies 2026. 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