# PAOK BC development and preseason performance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/paok-bc-basketball-club-development
> Updated: 2026-09-06T21:12:12.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 6.

PAOK BC secured the ‘Memorial Piera Pajetta’ international basketball tournament in Udine, Italy, following a 100-74 victory over Napoli in the final. Cedi Osman earned tournament MVP honors after scoring 31 points. Other key contributors included Nikos Huggaz with 13 points, Nasos Bazinas with 12 points and 8 assists, and Trevor Hazgins with 10 points.

This victory follows a period of preseason tension where head coach Andrea Trinchieri had criticized the squad’s mentality and questioned the future of point guard Naso Bazinas. Bazinas’s performance in the final, contributing both scoring and 8 assists, follows Trinchieri’s previous assertion that he was “not Santa Claus” regarding player rotations.

During the final, Trinchieri utilized the match to test various lineups, notably leaving Nick Calathes, Raquan Gray, and Christos Manthopoulos out of the twelve-man roster. Following the tournament, Trinchieri noted early signs of progress and the team's ability to adapt despite the absence of players like Calathes and Gray. However, he remained critical of specific errors, such as ten turnovers in the first half of a match, stating he is looking for “standards” rather than simple reactions.

As new additions including Nick Calathes, Nasos Bazinas, and Cedi Osman integrate into the squad, Trinchieri emphasized that the focus remains on the process and maintaining high standards. The team is scheduled to continue its preparations in Italy with a friendly match against Armani Milano on September 12.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: PAOK Basketball shows progress under coach Andrea Trinchieri

PAOK Basketball, led by coach Andrea Trinchieri, showed strong adaptability and high standards during the Undine tournament, highlighted by a victory over Napoli and a 31-point performance from Cedi Osman.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paok-basketball-shows-progress-under-coach-andrea-trinchieri

### 2026-09-06: Andrea Trinkijeri criticizes PAOK players after preseason victory

PAOK coach Andrea Trinkijeri criticized his team's fourth-quarter mentality after a win against APU Udine and questioned the future rotation status of young player Nazos Bazinas.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andrea-trinkijeri-criticizes-paok-players-after-preseason-victory

### 2026-09-04: PAOK BC advances to Memorial Pajetta final after victory over Udine

PAOK BC advanced to the Memorial Pajetta Tournament final after defeating Udine 89-71, though coach Andrea Trinchieri heavily criticized the team's fourth-quarter mentality and Naso Bazinas's performance.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andrea-trinchieri-criticizes-paok-performance-and-thanasis-bazinas

### 2026-08-31: PAOK BC targets EuroLeague contention under Andrea Trinchieri

PAOK BC head coach Andrea Trinchieri and President Ioannis Petmezos set high ambitions for the season, targeting EuroLeague contention and highlighting a new training center as a vital turning point.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paok-bc-targets-euroleague-contention-under-andrea-trinchieri

### 2026-08-27: Fotis Takianos discusses Cherno More project and PAOK ambitions

Coach Fotis Takianos discusses his new role at Cherno More in Bulgaria, focusing on roster building and youth development, while also commenting on PAOK's EuroLeague ambitions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fotis-takianos-discusses-cherno-more-project-and-paok-ambitions

### 2026-08-21: Andrea Trinchieri discusses PAOK BC's growth and high expectations

PAOK BC coach Andrea Trinchieri expressed high expectations for the new season, citing increased budgets, a new training center, and key signings like Cedi Osman as signs of the club's growth.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andrea-trinchieri-discusses-paok-bcs-growth-and-high-expectations

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