BEA Chieri Confirms Emilio De Santis for 2026-2027 Season

Emilio De Santis will continue to wear the BEA Chieri First Team jersey for the 2026-2027 season. He joined the Leopards midway through the previous season during a challenging period and immediately proved to be a versatile player with significant technical and tactical abilities. Given his strong contributions, the decision to extend his tenure was a natural one.

De Santis, a forward born in 2000, possesses notable physical attributes and solid fundamentals. Standing at 198 centimeters, he is a modern big man capable of spacing the floor while also asserting his physicality in the paint. His game is complemented by an excellent understanding of the game. He had a brief stint with the Arancioni in the 2022-2023 season before personal issues forced him to take a break. Subsequently, he gained experience in the Serie B Interregionale with Amatori Basket Savigliano and in the Serie C Interregionale with Granda College Cuneo, where he consistently demonstrated his adaptability and impact on both ends of the court.

His basketball journey began in the youth sector of the then-PMS Moncalieri. In 2017, he debuted in senior leagues as an integrated player with Moncalieri's Serie B team. Season after season, he saw increasing playing time with Kolbe Torino, notably leading them to the playoffs in the 2021-2022 season, where he averaged over 9 points per game. He rejoined Kolbe at the start of the current sports season in DR2 before returning to Chieri last February.

"Even amidst the difficulties of last season, Emilio always managed to make a tangible contribution," commented Sporting Director Stefano Piccionne. "For this reason, we built the roster for the new season starting with him. We are very satisfied with his attitude and performance, and we appreciate his seriousness and commitment in every aspect. He and Drame represent quality for our big man department."

De Santis's first words after his renewal with BEA Chieri:

"I am very happy to continue my adventure as a player with BEA. Despite the disappointing end to last season, I am confident for the future and for the new group. I can't wait to start training and return to PalaGialdo!"

Translation to English

Emilio De Santis will continue to wear the BEA Chieri First Team jersey for the 2026-2027 season. He joined the Leopards midway through the previous season during a challenging period and immediately proved to be a versatile player with significant technical and tactical abilities. Given his strong contributions, the decision to extend his tenure was a natural one.

De Santis, a forward born in 2000, possesses notable physical attributes and solid fundamentals. Standing at 198 centimeters, he is a modern big man capable of spacing the floor while also asserting his physicality in the paint. His game is complemented by an excellent understanding of the game. He had a brief stint with the Arancioni in the 2022-2023 season before personal issues forced him to take a break. Subsequently, he gained experience in the Serie B Interregionale with Amatori Basket Savigliano and in the Serie C Interregionale with Granda College Cuneo, where he consistently demonstrated his adaptability and impact on both ends of the court.

His basketball journey began in the youth sector of the then-PMS Moncalieri. In 2017, he debuted in senior leagues as an integrated player with Moncalieri's Serie B team. Season after season, he saw increasing playing time with Kolbe Torino, notably leading them to the playoffs in the 2021-2022 season, where he averaged over 9 points per game. He rejoined Kolbe at the start of the current sports season in DR2 before returning to Chieri last February.

"Even amidst the difficulties of last season, Emilio always managed to make a tangible contribution," commented Sporting Director Stefano Piccionne. "For this reason, we built the roster for the new season starting with him. We are very satisfied with his attitude and performance, and we appreciate his seriousness and commitment in every aspect. He and Drame represent quality for our big man department."

De Santis's first words after his renewal with BEA Chieri:

"I am very happy to continue my adventure as a player with BEA. Despite the disappointing end to last season, I am confident for the future and for the new group. I can't wait to start training and return to PalaGialdo!"