PAOK basketball team advances to final of friendly tournament in Italy

On September 6, 2026, the PAOK basketball team secured a spot in the final of a pre-season friendly tournament in Italy after defeating Udine 89-71. The team, coached by Andrea Trinchieri, overcame a slow start to dominate the game, led by Cedi Osman who scored 22 points. Additional double-digit contributions came from Kyle Alexander with 14 points and Naz Mitrou-Long and Trevor Hudgins with 13 points each. The team's performance showed strong defensive energy despite the fatigue of the pre-season schedule.

PAOK will now face Napoli in the tournament final, following Napoli's 97-88 victory over Reggio Emilia. While sources provided slightly varying rosters and individual point totals—with Goal News reporting notable contributions from Nikos Hougaz and Nasos Bazinas—the overall success remains consistent. Looking ahead, PAOK continues its intensive preparation with a high-stakes friendly match against Armani Milano on September 12. Subsequently, the team is scheduled to participate in the international Pavlos Giannakopoulos tournament, hosted by Panathinaikos, between September 17 and 19.