Pallacanestro Trieste and head coach Israel González have parted ways, the club announced on Friday, February 15, 2026. The dismissal comes despite the team’s qualification for the Final Eight in Turin and participation in the Champions League, alongside a sixth-place finish in the regular season with a 20-point record.
The club’s official statement cited the team’s failure to “establish that character and playing identity necessary to express its full potential, obtaining results below expectations.” Sources within the organization suggest the decision stemmed from concerns regarding González’s management of the team dynamic and collective performance.
Francesco Taccetti has been appointed as the novel head coach. The club emphasized the move was intended to ensure continuity within the existing technical project, citing Taccetti’s “competence and natural leadership qualities” and his established rapport with the players. According to the club, Taccetti is well-positioned to address the critical issues facing the team.
Galatasaray recently secured a spot in the Round of 16 of the Champions League, even as Cholet survived a 37-point performance from McRae, according to recent Champions League Basketball results. Derthona is preparing to face Trieste, viewing them as a team that is “clearly improving,” according to a statement from Derthona Basket.
The club expressed continued confidence in the team’s ability to achieve its objectives, stating, “Our trust in the team remains unshakable. We are ready to face the challenges that await us with enthusiasm to continue pursuing our objectives.”
