11 years after the 'Milan Miracle': Luka Banchi returns to the EuroLeague

Luka Banchi returns to coach Olimpia Milan 11 years after the 'Milan Miracle'. The 61-year-old coach signed a multi-year contract replacing Pepe Poeta, who was fired after 8 consecutive losses in the EuroLeague. Banchi will continue to coach the Italian national team and will make his debut against Žalgiris Kaunas on Thursday.

Luka Banchi, the 61-year-old Italian basketball coach, returns to coach Olimpia Milan 11 years after parting ways with the club. Milan announced today (Sunday) his appointment on a multi-year contract, replacing Pepe Poeta who was fired after a catastrophic start to the EuroLeague season with eight consecutive losses and a 1-9 record. Banchi, who led Milan during the famous 'Milan Miracle' in April 2014, when they lost to Maccabi Tel Aviv in a heroic comeback, will continue to coach the Italian national team simultaneously. He will hold his first practice tomorrow and make his EuroLeague debut on Thursday against Žalgiris Kaunas.