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NOVEMBER 2, 2026
BC Roma returns to winning ways: Mannion and Olynyk lead 103–90 victory over Scafati
BC Roma finally returned to winning ways on Saturday, defeating Scafati 103–90 at the Palazzetto dello Sport and ending a difficult run of three consecutive defeats in the Italian Serie A.
Nico Mannion led the team with 19 points and six assists, while former NBA center Kelly Olynyk contributed 16 points and eight rebounds.
Corey Davis also scored 16 points, hitting four three-pointers, including two consecutive shots that helped Roma establish a decisive lead in the fourth quarter.
After trailing 53–51 at halftime, Alessandro Magro's team improved defensively and took control after the break. Roma finished with 26 assists, demonstrating the offensive potential of a roster featuring several internationally experienced players.
The victory improves BC Roma's Serie A record to 2–4 after six games.
The club also used the occasion to strengthen its community connections, announcing that 20% of ticket revenues from its two most recent home games would support improvements to a basketball playground in Rome's San Lorenzo neighbourhood.
Why it matters: BC Roma's individual talent has rarely been in doubt. With Mannion directing the offence and Olynyk providing NBA-level experience, the challenge has been converting that quality into consistent results.
The win offers some relief after a difficult October, but the team's defensive performance remains a key issue to monitor. The community initiative is another interesting development for a club seeking to establish itself in the capital beyond the international attention surrounding its investors.
SOURCE — BC Roma, November 1, 2026---NOVEMBER 2, 2026
Aaron Holiday scores 28 as Maxima Roma crushes Trento 88–62 for fourth straight league win
Maxima Roma's impressive Serie A run continued on Sunday with a commanding 88–62 road victory over Dolomiti Energia Trento.
Former NBA guard Aaron Holiday delivered his best scoring performance of the Italian league season so far, finishing with 28 points and six assists. Mirza Alibegović added 18 points, providing a decisive contribution from beyond the arc.
The game remained competitive for three quarters, with Maxima leading 50–43 entering the final period.
Then everything changed.
Matteo Cotelli's team produced a devastating 38–19 fourth quarter, overwhelming Trento with a series of three-pointers and extending its advantage to 26 points by the final buzzer.
Holiday led the offensive surge, while Alibegović and Giovanni Veronesi contributed important outside shooting.
The victory extends Maxima's winning streak to four consecutive Serie A games, following earlier successes against BC Roma, Tortona and Udine.
After losing its first two league games, the club now holds a 4–2 record.
Why it matters:Maxima Roma is rapidly establishing itself as one of the most intriguing stories of the Italian basketball season.
The team's recent performances suggest growing chemistry between its experienced European players and former NBA talent. Holiday's 28-point performance also gives the project another recognisable connection to American basketball audiences.
With four consecutive victories, Maxima is beginning to turn its ambitious investment into convincing results on the court.
The contrast with BC Roma's more difficult opening weeks continues to add another dimension to Rome's emerging basketball rivalry.
SOURCE — Aquila Basket Trento / Sky Sport, November 1, 2026---NOVEMBER 2, 2026
Virtus Roma remains unbeaten at 6–0 after hard-fought victory in Roseto
Virtus Roma 1960 continued its perfect start to the Serie B Nazionale season on Sunday, defeating Pallacanestro Roseto 77–69 on the road.
The historic Roman club has now won all six of its opening league games and remains alone at the top of Group B.
David Jelinek led Roma with 20 points, while Yancarlos Rodriguez added 19 against his former team. Alessandro Panni contributed 12 points.
Virtus controlled much of the contest, establishing a ten-point advantage by halftime and leading 64–52 entering the final quarter.
Roseto fought back, reducing the deficit to just one point in the closing minutes.
A crucial three-pointer from Daniele Toscano restored Roma's four-point advantage, before the visitors secured the victory from the free-throw line.
The result extends the club's unbeaten run and confirms its position among the leading contenders in the competition.
Why it matters: While BC Roma and Maxima compete for attention in Italy's top division, Virtus Roma continues to build a compelling story of its own.
The club's historical identity, combined with an unbeaten start to the season, makes its pursuit of promotion particularly significant for the city's basketball landscape.
Rome now has three ambitious basketball projects operating at different stages of development. Virtus Roma's continued success demonstrates that the capital's basketball revival is not limited to recent investment or international ownership.
For a city rediscovering its basketball ambitions, the performance of its historic club remains an essential part of the story.
SOURCE — BasketMarche / Pianeta Basket / Pallacanestro Roseto, November 1, 2026

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Rome is becoming one of the most closely watched basketball markets in Europe.New ownership groups, ambitious clubs, major arenas, historic brands and international investors are reshaping the basketball landscape of the Italian capital.Roma Hoops is an independent editorial project following this transformation: SPQR, Maxima, Virtus Roma, Serie A, EuroCup, ownership moves, media coverage and the emerging NBA Europe scenario.

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Rome has a basketball past. Now it may have a new European future.
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The race for permanent franchises, the role of major European cities and Rome’s possible place in the new league.Arenas & market
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How local passion, international attention and new narratives are rebuilding Rome’s basketball identity.

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A new basketball moment for Rome

Rome has a basketball past. Now it may have a new European future.
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