Games to watch: Dolomiti Energia Trento

Trento is in its ninth EuroCup season

Dolomiti Energia Trento has not had a winning EuroCup season since the 2020-21 campaign and has not reached the playoffs since its debut season in 2015-16.

But despite its struggles in recent years, Trento has had its share of big victories and has improved each of the last three seasons. The goal is the same this season, as Trento eyes battling for a playoff spot.

Here's a look at some of the interesting matchups that await Trento in the 2024-25 EuroCup season.

Round 2: Optimism for the home opener

The first home game of the season is always a special one, and for Trento, it will be a good indicator of what the fans can expect from the season. It will also be a chance for Trento fans to see new point guard Jordan Ford, who is expected to run Trento's offense, which had its struggles last season.

Against Trefl Sopot, which has returned to the competition for the first time since 2013, Trento will be poised to give its faithful something to celebrate. Trento has not won a home opener since 2020 and a good home start could go a long way in setting up a successful season.

Round 10: Can Trento hurt Gran Canaria again?

Considering how much Trento has struggled in recent seasons, and how much success Dreamland Gran Canaria has had, including winning the EuroCup in 2023, it is somewhat surprising that the two teams split victories in each of the last two seasons. Trento's victories over Gran Canaria include a dramatic 75-72 home win in November 2022 and a 76-98 thrashing on the road last March, which was the last time they met.

For example, in that last of their nine head-to-head clashes, both Quinn Ellis and Toto Forray contributed 10 points, and both will be wearing a Trento jersey this season, too. So, when the perennial EuroCup contender visits Trento in Round 10, do not expect the hosts to be impressed. It will certainly be a game to watch.

Round 17: Closing the regular season strong

The penultimate round of the regular season will bring Wolves Twinsbet Vilnius to Trento for the first time. It will be Trento's last regular-season home game against an ambitious opponent and this could very well be a collision of two rivals chasing playoff spots.

Additionally, what will make this interesting is Alessandro Magro on the Wolves bench. The Italian Coach has had his share of battles against Trento, and will certainly have a few tricks up his sleeve against a team he knows well in this crucial matchup.