Volpi Rosse Menarini Adds Young Talent for 2026/27 Season
Wheelchair basketball team Volpi Rosse Menarini presented its roster for the 2026/27 season in Florence. Eleven players will compete in Italy's Serie A and the EuroCup.
Florence, Italy – Wheelchair basketball club Volpi Rosse Menarini presented its team for the upcoming 2026/27 season on October 13, 2026, in Florence. Eleven athletes have been selected to compete in both the Italian Serie A championship and the EuroCup.
The team features a diverse international line-up, including players from the United States, Brazil, Sweden, and England, alongside Italian athletes. Coached by Daniele Riva and Antonio Calamai, the roster includes returning players like captain Luciano Felipe Da Silva, Riccardo Innocenti, Francesco Marotta, Andrea Papi, Erika Scrivo, Ludvig Sjöström, and Matteo Veloce. New additions to the team are Lorenzo Bassoli, Isaiah Johnson, Olle Svensson, and Ben Leitch.
The season is set to tip off on Saturday, October 24, with Volpi Rosse Menarini playing at home in Florence. The 2026/27 Italian Serie A season will consist of ten teams. The EuroCup is scheduled to take place from March 11–14, 2027.
Founded in 2005, Volpi Rosse Menarini has grown into an organization that uses sport for personal development and independence. The Menarini Group has served as the team's title sponsor since 2011, supporting its values. The club also promotes inclusion in schools.