The basketball season in Italy was opened by the matches of the lower divisions. In the 3rd league, “Roseto Sharks” of Giga Janelidze (height 199 cm.) lost to “Proger Pallacanestro Chieti” 70:78.

19-year-old Georgian forward was in lineup and in 28 minutes gained 7 points and 7 rebounds. He scored 1 3 pointers of 2, both 2 pointers, had one turnover and got 2 personal fouls.

Nika Metreveli, whose “Givova Napoli” lost to “Ferentino” 69:75 in the Second League, has not appeared on the arena. Nika was on the list, but had no opportunity to play.