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Trapani Shark Faces FIBA Loss, Sanctions Loom

1/7/2026

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Trapani Shark, an Italian basketball team, faced automatic loss in FIBA Champions League after fielding only one player against Hapoel Netanel Holon.
They arrived with five players, including two debutants, while three stopped playing in first quarter.
The match was halted with Holon leading 38-5.
Trapani faces sanctions from the Italian Basketball Federation and aims to avoid a €600,000 fine after opting out of league match against Virtus Segafredo.

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Trapani Shark, an Italian basketball team, faced automatic loss in FIBA Champions League after fielding only one player against Hapoel Netanel Holon.
They arrived with five players, including two debutants, while three stopped playing in first quarter.
The match was halted with Holon leading 38-5.
Trapani faces sanctions from the Italian Basketball Federation and aims to avoid a €600,000 fine after opting out of league match against Virtus Segafredo.