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| Organising body | Lega Nazionale Pallacanestro (LNP) |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1974 |
| First season | 1974–75 |
| Country | Italy |
| Confederation | FIBA Europe |
| Number of teams | 20 |
| Level on pyramid | 2 |
| Promotion to | LBA |
| Relegation to | Serie B |
| Domestic cup | Coppa Italia LNP |
| Supercup | Supercoppa LNP |
| Most championships | 18 teams (1 title each) |
| TV partners | LNP |
| Website | legapallacanestro.com |
Serie A2, known for sponsorship reasons as Serie A2 Old Wild West, is a men's basketball league in Italy. It constitutes the second-tier of the Italian league pyramid, below the first division LBA and above the third division Serie B, with promotion/relegation occurring between these leagues.
It is run by the Lega Nazionale Pallacanestro (LNP), itself regulated by the FIP, the Italian federation.
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History
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The league was created in May 1974, by the Lega Basket, the organisation in charge of running the LBA (to this day), that decided to create a new second division with 10 clubs. The two that were relegated during that season, and 8 from the now-former second tier Serie B, chosen with an on and off the court criteria.
The 1975–76 season saw 12 clubs take part, after a complicated system had seen a transfer of clubs from the Serie A1 to the A2.[1]
In June 2001, the LegaDue was created to replace the Serie A2. Lega Basket now took part in running the league, though a system of promotion and relegation between the leagues remained.[2]
During the 2013 summer, another revamp was decided. The LegaDue was amalgamated with the third division DNA, to form a two-tiered league, the DNA (Divisione Nazionale A) Gold and DNA Silver. The two DNA's had separate season's, but the first ranked team in DNA Silver joined the seven best Gold teams to compete for the single promotion spot in the Serie A. The next best eight Silver squads fought for one spot in the next Gold season, whilst the three worst teams were relegated.[3]
The next season saw the league retake its Serie A2 moniker, keeping a similar but tweaked hybrid model, with the eight best Gold and the four best Silver teams taking part in the promotion playoffs (still for the one spot), whilst the last two Gold and the penultimate and ante-penultimate Silver squads play a relegation play out (the last ranked Silver team was relegated outright).[4]
Competition format
[edit]For the 2015–16 season, the Serie A2 Basket is composed of 32 teams with a regional subdivision in two equal groups of sixteen, East and West.
Each team plays the others in its subgroup twice, the first ranked team of each group then plays the eighth ranked team of the other group (e.g. East #1 against West #8), then the second best against the seventh, and so on, to form a promotion playoffs (for one place) of sixteen teams.[5]
Since the 2018–19 season the Playoffs winner is the third promoted team to LBA. The two other promoted clubs, which are also the top seeded on the League Table at the end of the Regular Season, have to face a final of two matches to decide the winner of the Serie A2.[6]
Since the 2019–20 season the Playoffs winners (2 tournaments) are promoted to LBA.
Current clubs (2024–2025)
[edit]League champions
[edit]MVP
[edit]| Season | MVP | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2009–10 |  Omar Thomas |
New Basket Brindisi |
| 2010–11 | Ricky Hickman |
Junior Casale |
| 2011–12 | Dwight Hardy |
Pistoia Basket |
| 2012–13 | Casper Ware |
Junior Casale |
| 2013–14 |  Davide Pascolo |
Aquila Basket Trento |
| 2014–15[7] | Darryl Monroe |
Tezenis Verona |
| 2015–16[8] | Damian Hollis |
Centrale del Latte Brescia |
Best Coach
[edit]| Season | Coach | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2003–04 | Fabrizio Frates |
Pallacanestro Reggiana |
| 2004–05 | Giovanni Perdichizzi |
Orlandina Basket |
| 2005–06 | Luca Dalmonte |
Basket Club Ferrara |
| 2006–07 | Giampiero Ticchi |
Basket Rimini Crabs |
| 2007–08 | Sandro Dell'Agnello |
Basket Livorno |
| 2008-09 | Andrea Trinchieri |
Veroli Basket |
| 2009–10 | Luigi Garelli |
Nuova Pallacanestro Vigevano |
| 2010–11 | Giulio Griccioli |
Scafati Basket |
| 2011–12 | Massimiliano Menetti |
Pallacanestro Reggiana |
| 2012–13 | Alberto Martelossi |
Basket Brescia Leonessa |
| 2013–14 | Maurizio Buscaglia |
Aquila Basket Trento |
| 2014–15[7] | Alessandro Ramagli |
Scaligera Basket Verona |
| 2015–16[9] | Eugenio Dalmasson |
Trieste |
| 2019–20 | NOT ASSIGNED | |
| 2020–21 | Alessandro Ramagli |
Scaligera Basket Verona |
Topscorers
[edit]By scoring average
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Regular season, play-offs not included.
Distinctions
[edit]These players have played in the Serie A2.
See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ^ Due to the COVID-19 pandemic
References
[edit]- ^ "Storia della Lega Basket" [Lega Basket history] (PDF). Lega Basket.it (in Italian). Retrieved 7 August 2015.
- ^ "Storia della Lega Basket" [Lega Basket history] (PDF). Lega Basket.it (in Italian). Retrieved 7 August 2015.
- ^ Sciascia, Giuseppe (4 October 2013). "Al via Lega Gold e Silver. Nuova formula e tanti big" [At the start of the Gold and Silver League. A new formula and so many stars]. Gazzetta.it (in Italian). Retrieved 7 August 2015.
- ^ Banzola, Alberto (3 October 2014). "Basket, Serie A2: al via domenica l'ultima stagione divisa in due" [Basketball, Serie A2: at the start [of the league] on Sunday, the last season divided in two]. Gazzetta.it (in Italian). Retrieved 7 August 2015.
- ^ "Comunicato LNP sulle delibere del Consiglio Federale" [LNP press release on the Federal Council resolutions]. LegaPallacanestro.com (in Italian). 25 June 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
- ^ "Fortitudo - Virtus sarà la finale per il campione d'Italia Serie A2" [Fortitudo - Virtus will be the Final for the champion of the Italian Serie A2]. sportando.basketball (in Italian). Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ a b "Serie A2 Gold, Monroe e Ramagli i migliori della stagione 2014-15" [Serie A2 Gold, Monroe and Ramagli the 2014-15 season's best]. LegaPallacanestro.com (in Italian). 24 April 2015. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
- ^ "Damian Hollis è il Novipiù MVP della finale" [Damian Hollis is the Novipiù MVP of the final]. basketnet.it (in Italian). Retrieved 25 June 2016.
- ^ Eugenio Dalmasson (Alma Trieste) allenatore dell’anno per la Serie A2 Citroen (in Italian).
- ^ Serie A2, Joe Bryant in the quintet “All Time”: he was top scorer with Olimpia Pistoia - pistoiasport.com
- ^ Serie A2 (1997-1998) - eurobasket.com
- ^ Serie A2 (1998-1999) - eurobasket.com
- ^ Serie A2 (1999-2000) - eurobasket.com
- ^ Serie A2 (2000-2001) - eurobasket.com
- ^ Serie A2 (2002-2003) - eurobasket.com
- ^ Serie A2 (2003-2004) - eurobasket.com
- ^ Serie A2 (2004-05) - eurobasket.com
- ^ Serie A2 (2005-2006) - eurobasket.com
- ^ Serie A2 (2007-08) - eurobasket.com
- ^ Serie A2 (2008-09) - eurobasket.com
- ^ Serie A2 (2009-10) - eurobasket.com
- ^ Serie A2 (2010-11) - eurobasket.com
- ^ Serie A2 (2011-12) - eurobasket.com
Sources
[edit]- Top scorers per season playbasket.it
External links
[edit]- Official website (in Italian)
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Serie A2 (basketball)
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History
Origins
The Serie A2 basketball league was established in May 1974 by the Lega Basket, the governing body for elite Italian basketball formed in 1970, under the oversight of the Federazione Italiana Pallacanestro (FIP). This creation followed a proposal from the Lega on 15 March 1974 and was formally announced on 24 May 1974 at the Martini Club in Rome by FIP President Claudio Coccia, as part of a broader restructuring of the national championship to professionalize the sport.[3] The inaugural 1974–75 season featured 10 founding clubs, selected mainly from the previous Serie B division based on criteria including historical performance, financial stability, and arena capacity; notable among them were relegated teams like Maxmobili Pesaro and Alco Bologna, alongside others such as Jollycolombani Forlì, Saclà Torino, Pinti Inox Roma, Birra Moretti Chieti, and Rondine Brescia. Designed explicitly as the second tier below Serie A (subsequently renamed Serie A1), Serie A2 aimed to nurture professional talent development, stabilize club operations, and create a structured promotion pathway for emerging teams.[3][4][5] In its early structure, the league operated in a single-group format, with the 10 teams competing in an 18-game qualification round; the top two finishers advanced to the Poule Scudetto, integrating with Serie A1 clubs to vie for championship honors and promotion slots. The first champions were Libertas Jollycolombani Forlì, who dominated the regular season standings with an impressive record. By the late 1970s, the league had grown to include more teams, reaching 12 participants in the 1975–76 season, signaling increased participation and the rising popularity of professional basketball in Italy.[3][5][4]Reforms and Evolution
During the 1980s, the Serie A2 league underwent significant expansion to incorporate more regional teams, growing from 14 clubs in the 1980-81 season to 16 clubs by the 1989-90 season, which helped broaden participation and competitiveness across Italy.[3] This increase aligned with broader efforts to professionalize Italian basketball, including the introduction of playoffs in 1976 and further adjustments to league sizes in the 1990s, where Serie A2 stabilized at 16 teams by 1994 before a temporary reduction.[3] In 2001, a major reform transformed Serie A2 into LegaDue, establishing it as a unified second-tier league managed jointly by Lega Basket and the Italian Basketball Federation (FIP), with enhancements to the playoff system to determine promotion more dynamically through a series of knockout rounds among the top teams.[3] This change aimed to streamline operations and elevate the league's professional standards, replacing the previous structure where Serie A2 had been reduced to 14 teams amid expansions in the top-tier Serie A1.[3] The 2013 season saw another structural shift when LegaDue merged with the third-division DNA to create a two-tiered system of DNA Gold (as the primary second tier) and DNA Silver, designed to improve regional balance by grouping teams geographically and allowing crossover promotions based on performance. This reform addressed logistical challenges in a fragmented league, with DNA Gold featuring the stronger clubs and Silver serving as a development pathway, ultimately promoting the top Silver team to join Gold playoffs.[6] By 2014, the league was reinstated as Serie A2 under LNP management, with 18 teams competing in a single group. The following season, 2015–16, saw an expansion to 32 teams divided into East and West groups of 16 for regional efficiency, which reduced travel costs and fostered local rivalries while maintaining a playoff structure for promotion to Serie A1.[7] Subsequent streamlining reduced the league to 28 teams across two groups of 14 by the late 2010s, culminating in a 2024-25 reform to a single group of 20 teams, enhancing focus on quality over quantity and introducing stricter financial criteria for participation and promotion to ensure club stability and sustainability.[8] These reforms have positively impacted promotion paths by prioritizing financially viable clubs, reducing bankruptcy risks, and stabilizing the league through mandatory budget thresholds and compliance checks by the LNP and FIP.[9]League Organization
Names
The Serie A2 league was established in May 1974 as the second division of Italian professional basketball, created by the Lega Basket organization to complement the top-tier Serie A1.[10] It operated under this name until the end of the 2000–01 season, serving as a key pathway for promotion to the elite level. In June 2001, the league underwent a significant rebranding to LegaDue, reflecting its transition to a more professionalized structure managed jointly by Lega Basket and participating clubs, with the change taking effect for the 2001–02 season.[11] This name emphasized the league's role as the second professional tier, and it remained in use through the 2012–13 season, during which it maintained a single-division format with promotion and relegation systems. For the 2013–14 season, the LegaDue was merged with the third-division DNA (Divisione Nazionale A), resulting in a temporary restructuring into two subgroups: DNA Gold (the higher tier, comprising 16 teams) and DNA Silver (the lower tier, with 16 teams). This experiment aimed to expand participation and competitive balance but lasted only one year, as the top team from DNA Silver joined playoff contenders from DNA Gold for promotion opportunities. The league reverted to its original Serie A2 designation starting with the 2014–15 season, a name it has retained continuously through the 2025–26 campaign under the management of the Lega Nazionale Pallacanestro (LNP).[12] Sponsorship deals have periodically influenced official branding, such as the current title sponsorship by Old Wild West, rendering the league known as Serie A2 Old Wild West since the 2017–18 season to highlight commercial partnerships.[13]Competition Format
The Serie A2 basketball league consists of 20 teams competing in a single regular season group under a round-robin format, where each team plays every other team twice—once at home and once away—for a total of 38 games per team.[1][14] The regular season schedule incorporates midweek rounds and pauses for international commitments, such as the FIBA window on March 1, 2026.[1] The top performer in the regular season standings earns direct promotion to the Lega Basket Serie A (LBA) for the following season, while the playoff champion secures the second promotion spot.[1][14] At the lower end, the last-place team (20th) faces direct relegation to Serie B, and teams finishing 16th through 19th enter relegation playoffs structured as best-of-five series, with the defeated teams dropping to Serie B.[1][14] Post-regular season, the playoff qualification involves teams ranked 2nd through 7th advancing directly, joined by two additional qualifiers from the play-in tournament featuring teams 8th through 13th.[1] The play-in consists of single-elimination games across two rounds held from April 30 to May 3, 2026, to determine the 8th and 9th seeds.[1] The ensuing playoffs for promotion encompass quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals, all conducted in a best-of-five format (home-home-away-away-home) from May 8 to June 18, 2026.[1][14] The season typically spans from late September to mid-June, commencing on September 21, 2025, and concluding with the playoff finals.[1][14] Pre-season events include the Supercoppa LNP on September 13-14, 2025, while the Coppa Italia LNP Final Eight occurs March 13-15, 2026, serving as key mid-season highlights.[1] In the event of tied points in the standings, tie-breaking rules prioritize head-to-head results (wins between tied teams), followed by point differential in those head-to-head games, overall point differential, and, if necessary, a playoff game or draw. These criteria ensure fair resolution across two-team or multi-team ties, adhering to federal guidelines.Teams and Participation
Current Clubs (2025–26)
The 2025–26 Serie A2 season consists of 20 teams competing in a single round-robin group, reflecting a mix of established clubs and recent promotees from lower divisions. The league's composition emphasizes regional diversity, with 11 teams based in northern Italy (including Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and Piedmont), 5 in central regions (Tuscany, Marche, Lazio, and Abruzzo), and 4 in the south (Campania and Puglia). This distribution promotes nationwide representation while maintaining competitive balance.[1] The participating teams, along with their home cities and brief profiles, are as follows:| Team Name | Home City | Founded | Home Arena | Notable Achievements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unicusano Avellino Basket | Avellino | 1964 | PalaDelMauro (capacity 4,500) | Promoted from Serie B in 2024; known for developing local talent and reaching Serie A2 playoffs in recent seasons. |
| Gruppo Mascio Blu Basket Bergamo | Bergamo | 1964 | PalaPellazza (capacity 2,800) | Multiple Serie B champions; returned to Serie A2 in 2023 after promotion, with a focus on youth academy integration. |
| Flats Service Fortitudo Bologna | Bologna | 1932 | PalaDozza (capacity 5,721) | Historic club with 2 Italian championships (1999, 2005) and 1 Coppa Italia (2004); relegated from Serie A in 2016 but rebuilt through promotions.[15] |
| Valtur New Basket Brindisi | Brindisi | 1969 | PalaPentassuglia (capacity 3,585) | Promoted to Serie A2 in 2024; previously competed in Serie A, highlighted by strong fan support in southern Italy. |
| Sella Benedetto XIV Cento | Cento | 1958 | PalaPiumazzo (capacity 2,500) | Serie B winners in 2023; notable for community-based operations and consistent top-tier performances in lower divisions. |
| UEB Gesteco Cividale del Friuli | Cividale del Friuli | 1970s | PalaGesteco (capacity 1,400) | Recent Serie B playoff success leading to 2024 promotion; emphasizes regional Friulian identity. |
| Ferraroni Juvi Cremona Basket 1952 | Cremona | 1952 | PalaDanilo-Facchetti (capacity 1,800) | Long-standing club with multiple Serie B titles; promoted in 2024 after strong youth development program. |
| Unieuro Pallacanestro 2.015 Forlì | Forlì | 2015 | PalaGalvani (capacity 3,500) | Formed from merger; Serie B champions in 2022, known for rapid ascent and tactical discipline. |
| Libertas Livorno 1947 | Livorno | 1947 | PalaCosmatti (capacity 2,000) | One of Italy's oldest clubs; multiple promotions and a history of producing national team players. |
| Gemini Basket Mestre 1958 | Mestre | 1958 | PalaPolesine (capacity 2,000) | Promoted from Serie B via spareggio in 2025; focuses on Venetian basketball tradition with consistent mid-table finishes. |
| Wegreenit Urania Basket Milano | Milano | 1953 | PalaSgrigna (capacity 1,200) | Urban club with Serie B roots; promoted in 2023, noted for inclusive community programs. |
| Victoria Libertas Pallacanestro Pesaro | Pesaro | 1946 | Vitrifrigo Arena (capacity 5,923) | Former Serie A powerhouse with 5 championships (1980s-90s); returned via promotion in 2024 after financial challenges. |
| Estra Pistoia Basket 2000 | Pistoia | 2000 | PalaCarrara (capacity 6,100) | Relegated from Serie A in 2019; rebuilt with 2023 promotion, strong home attendance. |
| RSR Sebastiani Rieti | Rieti | 1952 | PalaSojourner (capacity 2,818) | Central Italy staple with Serie A history (1990s); promoted in 2024, known for resilient fanbase. |
| Dole Rinascita Basket Rimini | Rimini | 1974 | PalaFlamigni (capacity 1,200) | Serie B winners in 2023; emphasizes coastal tourism ties and youth scouting. |
| Liofilchem Pallacanestro Roseto | Roseto degli Abruzzi | 1966 | PalaNando Di Pol (capacity 1,500) | Promoted from Serie B in 2025; celebrated for Abruzzo regional pride. |
| Crifo Wines Pallacanestro Ruvo di Puglia | Ruvo di Puglia | 1967 | PalaFierro (capacity 1,000) | Promoted from Serie B in 2025; noted for passionate local support. |
| Givova Scafati Basket 1969 | Scafati | 1969 | PalaMadonna (capacity 3,300) | Serie A2 regulars; 2023 promotion contenders, with history of competitive southern rivalries. |
| Reale Mutua Basket Torino | Torino | 2007 | Pala Ruffini (capacity 2,500) | Modern club with Serie B success; promoted in 2022, focuses on professional development. |
| Tezenis Scaligera Basket Verona | Verona | 1953 | PalaAvesani (capacity 5,200) | Serie A2 mainstay; multiple playoff appearances, known for strategic coaching lineage. |
Promotion and Relegation
The promotion and relegation system in Serie A2 facilitates movement between Italy's second-tier league and the top-tier LBA (formerly Serie A), as well as downward to Serie B, maintaining competitive balance under the oversight of the Lega Nazionale Pallacanestro (LNP) and Federazione Italiana Pallacanestro (FIP). Typically, two teams are promoted to the LBA each season, with the regular season champion earning automatic promotion and the winner of the post-season playoffs securing the second spot.[1] The playoffs feature the six teams from 2nd to 7th in the regular season plus the two winners of a play-in tournament among teams ranked 8th to 13th (single games: 10th vs. 13th and 11th vs. 12th winners then face 8th and 9th respectively), contested in best-of-five series through quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals from late April to June. Since the 2014–15 season, an average of two teams have been promoted annually from Serie A2 to the LBA, reflecting the league's structure of 20 teams competing in a 38-game regular season.[17][1] In the 2024–25 season, APU Old Wild West Udine clinched direct promotion as regular season champions, returning to the LBA after a 16-year absence. Acqua S. Bernardo Cantù earned the second promotion by sweeping Rinascita Basket Rimini 3–0 in the LNP Finals.[18][19] Relegation to Serie B involves three teams to align with promotions from the third tier: the 20th-placed team is directly relegated, while the 16th- and 19th-placed teams face off in one best-of-five playout series, and the 17th- and 18th-placed teams compete in another; the losers of both series are also relegated. These playouts occur in May, with matches hosted by the higher-seeded team.[1][20] In the 2024–25 season, UCC Assigeco Piacenza was directly relegated after finishing last. Nardò Basket fell to JuVi Cremona in the playouts (losing the series 1–3), and Fulgor Fidenza Vigevano was defeated by Biemme Libertas Livorno (1–3), both dropping to Serie B for 2025–26.[21][20] Teams seeking promotion to or participation in the LBA must satisfy FIP and LNP criteria, including demonstrated sports merits (such as consistent performance), financial guarantees to ensure operational stability, and arena standards (minimum capacity of 3,000 seats with modern facilities). These requirements prevent promotion if a club fails to meet them, prioritizing league integrity.[14]Achievements and Records
League Champions
The Serie A2 basketball league has crowned champions through playoff competitions since its inception in the 1974–75 season, with the winners earning promotion to Serie A1 (now Lega Basket Serie A) alongside the top regular-season teams. The playoff format has evolved over time, initially featuring simpler knockout structures in the 1970s and 1980s, transitioning to more complex quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals by the 1990s, and incorporating best-of-five or best-of-seven series in recent decades to determine the third promoted club since 2018–19. This evolution has influenced championship outcomes by allowing underdog teams greater opportunities for upsets, particularly in extended series where home-court advantage plays a key role. The following table lists all playoff champions chronologically, highlighting the season, winner, runner-up (where applicable), and promotion status:| Season | Champion | Runner-up | Notes/Promotion Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974–75 | Libertas Forlì | - | First edition; promoted to Serie A1 |
| 1975–76 | Libertas Forlì | - | Repeat champion; promoted |
| 1976–77 | Pallacanestro Cantù | - | Promoted |
| 1977–78 | Vigor Matassino | - | Promoted |
| 1978–79 | Libertas Forlì | - | Third title; promoted |
| 1979–80 | Riviana Gorizia | - | Promoted |
| 1980–81 | OTI Ferrara | - | Promoted |
| 1981–82 | Banco di Roma Virtus Roma | - | Promoted |
| 1982–83 | Libertas Forlì | - | Fourth title; promoted |
| 1983–84 | OTI Ferrara | - | Repeat; promoted |
| 1984–85 | Mobilgirgi Casale | - | Promoted |
| 1985–86 | Veldromo Bologna | - | Promoted |
| 1986–87 | Scaramanzia Pesaro | - | Promoted |
| 1987–88 | Tracer Milano | - | Promoted |
| 1988–89 | Philips Milano | - | Promoted |
| 1989–90 | Il Messaggero Roma | - | Promoted |
| 1990–91 | Buckler Bologna | - | Promoted |
| 1991–92 | Stefanel Trieste | - | Promoted |
| 1992–93 | Buckler Bologna | - | Repeat; promoted |
| 1993–94 | Pallacanestro Varese | Aurora Desio | Best-of-five finals; promoted |
| 1994–95 | Teamsystem Bologna | Libertas Forlì | Promoted |
| 1995–96 | Pallacanestro Cantù | - | Promoted |
| 1996–97 | Filanto Forlì | - | Promoted |
| 1997–98 | Snaidero Udine | - | Promoted |
| 1998–99 | Bipop Reggio Emilia | - | Promoted |
| 1999–00 | Sicc Jesi | - | Promoted |
| 2000–01 | Roseto Sharks | - | Promoted |
| 2001–02 | Basket Napoli | - | Promoted |
| 2002–03 | Teramo Basket | Pall. Messina | Co-champions due to format; both promoted |
| 2003–04 | Bipop Reggio Emilia | Aurora Jesi | Promoted |
| 2004–05 | Orlandina Basket | - | Promoted |
| 2005–06 | Eurorida Scafati | Premiata Montegranaro | Promoted |
| 2006–07 | Sebastiani Rieti | Scavolini Pesaro | Promoted |
| 2007–08 | Carife Ferrara | Pepsi Caserta | Promoted |
| 2008–09 | Pallacanestro Varese | Vanoli Soresina | Promoted |
| 2009–10 | Enel Brindisi | Dinamo Sassari | Promoted |
| 2010–11 | A.S. Junior Pallacanestro Casale | Reyer Venezia | Promoted |
| 2011–12 | Trenkwalder Reggio Emilia | Enel Brindisi | Promoted |
| 2012–13 | Pistoia Basket 2000 | - | Promoted |
| 2013–14 | Aquila Basket Trento | - | Promoted |
| 2014–15 | Manital Torino | - | Promoted |
| 2015–16 | Centrale del Latte Brescia | - | Promoted |
| 2016–17 | Fortitudo Bologna | - | Second title; promoted |
| 2017–18 | Alma Pallacanestro Trieste | - | Promoted |
| 2018–19 | Fortitudo Bologna | Pistoia Basket | Third title; playoff winner promoted as third team |
| 2019–20 | Season cancelled due to COVID-19 | - | No champion |
| 2020–21 | GeVi Napoli & Bertram Tortona | - | Co-champions; both promoted |
| 2021–22 | Tezenis Verona | Scafati Basket | Promoted; notable upset in finals |
| 2022–23 | Vanoli Basket Cremona | Giorgio Tesi Group Pistoia | Promoted |
| 2023–24 | Pallacanestro Trieste & Trapani Shark | - | Co-champions; both promoted |
| 2024–25 | Acqua S.Bernardo Cantù | - | Promoted; APU Udine regular season champion |
MVP
The Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in Serie A2 basketball recognizes the player who has made the most significant overall contribution to their team during the season, emphasizing comprehensive impact beyond scoring alone. Established in the late 2000s, the award highlights standout performers who excel in key statistical categories and demonstrate leadership on the court.[23] The MVP award was first introduced for the 2009–10 season, initially as a single honor selected by a panel of basketball journalists and Lega Nazionale Pallacanestro (LNP) representatives. Selection criteria focus on regular-season performance, including points per game (PPG), rebounds per game (RPG), assists, steals, blocks, and efficiency ratings, with additional weight given to playoff contributions and team success. From the 2016–17 season onward, the LNP shifted to awarding separate MVPs for Italian and foreign players as part of its annual Trofei LNP, reflecting the league's emphasis on both domestic talent development and international imports. Voting involves coaches, captains, and media experts evaluating holistic impact, often favoring players with breakout seasons or those driving promotion pushes.[24] Notable recipients from the early years include American forward Omar Thomas in 2009–10 for his dominant scoring and rebounding with New Basket Brindisi, and Ricky Hickman in 2010–11, who led Junior Casale with versatile guard play. The 2015–16 winner, Damian Hollis of Centrale del Latte Brescia, averaged approximately 18.0 PPG and 8.0 RPG while anchoring the team's championship run. In recent seasons, Eurobasket's Player of the Year alignments with LNP honors include Jordon Varnado (2022–23, Giorgio Tesi Group Pistoia) for his interior presence, Jazz Johnson (2023–24, SSD Real Sebastiani Rieti) at 19.8 PPG and leading scorer status, and Skylar Spencer (2024–25, SSD Real Sebastiani Rieti) with 9.0 PPG and nearly 10.0 RPG as a rebounding leader. For LNP's split awards, Italian MVPs include Giovanni Tomassini (2022–23, Tramec Cento), Pietro Aradori (2023–24), and Pierpaolo Marini (2024–25, RivieraBanca Basket Rimini), while foreign MVPs feature Anthony Hickey (2024–25, Apu Old Wild West Udine).[25][26][27]| Season | Overall/League MVP (Eurobasket/Pre-2016) | Team | Key Stats Example | LNP Italian MVP | LNP Foreign MVP |
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| 2009–10 | Omar Thomas (USA) | New Basket Brindisi | ~20 PPG, 10 RPG | N/A | N/A |
| 2010–11 | Ricky Hickman (USA) | Junior Casale | ~18 PPG, 5 APG | N/A | N/A |
| 2015–16 | Damian Hollis (USA) | Centrale del Latte Brescia | ~18 PPG, 8 RPG | N/A | N/A |
| 2022–23 | Jordon Varnado (USA) | Giorgio Tesi Group Pistoia | ~15 PPG, 9 RPG | Giovanni Tomassini | Jordon Varnado |
| 2023–24 | Jazz Johnson (USA) | SSD Real Sebastiani Rieti | 19.8 PPG | Pietro Aradori | Jazz Johnson |
| 2024–25 | Skylar Spencer (USA) | SSD Real Sebastiani Rieti | 9 PPG, 9.8 RPG | Pierpaolo Marini | Anthony Hickey |
Best Coach
The Best Coach award, officially known as the Trofeo LNP Miglior Allenatore, is an annual recognition presented by the Lega Nazionale Pallacanestro (LNP) to the top head coach in Serie A2 based on performance during the regular season. Introduced in the mid-2010s, the award honors coaches who demonstrate exceptional leadership, strategic acumen, and ability to maximize team potential in a competitive second-tier league. It was first conferred in the 2014–15 season, with subsequent editions solidifying its role in celebrating tactical excellence amid the league's promotion-focused structure.[29] The selection process involves voting by the presidents, head coaches, and team captains from all 32 Serie A2 clubs, ensuring a peer-driven evaluation that emphasizes collective respect within the basketball community. Criteria focus on overall team success, including high win percentages, playoff advancement, and overcoming challenges such as budget constraints or roster limitations, rather than solely on final standings. For instance, coaches who implement innovative tactics to elevate underdog teams or foster player development often stand out, as seen in cases where recipients turned mid-table squads into promotion contenders. Notable recipients include Alessandro Ramagli, who won in 2014–15 with Scaligera Verona for guiding the team to the Coppa Italia LNP title and playoff success, and again in 2020–21 with Tezenis Verona after securing direct promotion to Serie A. Other prominent winners are Eugenio Dalmasson (2015–16, Alma Trieste), who led his team to playoffs and promotion, and Antimo Martino, a two-time honoree in 2018–19 (Fortitudo Bologna) and 2023–24 (Unieuro Forlì) for tactical innovations that propelled both clubs to strong finishes despite resource hurdles. The full list of winners since inception is as follows:| Season | Coach | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | Alessandro Ramagli | Scaligera Verona |
| 2015–16 | Eugenio Dalmasson | Alma Trieste |
| 2016–17 | Michele Carrea | Angelico Biella |
| 2017–18 | Marco Ramondino | Novipiù Casale |
| 2018–19 | Antimo Martino | Fortitudo Bologna |
| 2020–21 | Alessandro Ramagli | Tezenis Verona |
| 2021–22 | Matteo Boniciolli | Old Wild West Udine |
| 2022–23 | Stefano Pillastrini | Gesteco Cividale |
| 2023–24 | Antimo Martino | Unieuro Forlì |
| 2024–25 | Adriano Vertemati | APU Old Wild West Udine |
Top Scorers
The top scorer award in Serie A2 basketball, known as the capocannoniere, is determined annually by the player's average points per game (PPG) during the regular season, with eligibility requiring participation in at least half plus one of their team's games. This statistical accolade recognizes offensive prowess without involving voting or subjective criteria, and ties are resolved by total points scored.[34] Historically, the award has highlighted prolific scorers, often guards or wings leveraging speed and shooting. Joe Bryant holds the record for most titles with four consecutive wins in the 1980s (1983–84 to 1986–87), while Oscar Schmidt set the all-time single-season PPG mark at 43.6 with Fernet Pavia in 1990–91. Other multiple winners include Mike Mitchell and Dražen Dalipagić (two each), reflecting an era of high-scoring imports before modern defensive emphases.[34] In recent seasons, the award has favored dynamic American guards adapting to Italy's competitive style, with averages typically in the 20–25 PPG range amid rule changes like increased three-point emphasis since the 2010s, which boosted perimeter scoring. Below is a list of top scorers from the 2013–14 season onward:| Season | Player | Team | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–14 | Alexander Young | Barcellona | 20.4 |
| 2014–15 | Benjamin Raymond | Biella | 22.0 |
| 2015–16 | Bryon Allen | Roseto | 23.2 |
| 2016–17 | Adam Smith | Roseto | 24.7 |
| 2017–18 | Devin Ebanks | Siena | 21.7 |
| 2018–19 | Brandon Triche | Capo d’Orlando | 24.0 |
| 2019–20 | Aaron Thomas | Montegranaro | 22.2 |
| 2020–21 | Jordan Floyd | Orlandina Basket | 24.1 |
| 2021–22 | Tyler Sabin | Allianz San Severo | 21.6 |
| 2022–23 | Russ Smith | HDL Nardò | 22.2 |
| 2023–24 | Jazz Johnson | SSD Real Sebastiani Rieti | 19.8 |
| 2024–25 | Russ Smith | Pistoia Basket 2000 | 21.7 |
References
- https://www.laziowiki.org/wiki/Pallacanestro_-_1974/75_Gare