Lega Basket Serie A Playoffs: EA7 Emporio Armani Milano Wins 2025-2026 Italian League Championship
Lega Basket Serie A Final - EA7 Emporio Armani Milano claimed the Italian league title on June 18, 2026, defeating Umana Reyer Venezia 86-72 in the championship final. A balanced American trio and suffocating defensive intensity proved to be the decisive factors in securing the Scudetto.
EA7 Emporio Armani Milano claim the Italian league title Photo Credit: Olimpia Milano
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EA7 Emporio Armani Milano are Italian champions. In a final that never truly left their control, the Milanese club defeated Umana Reyer Venezia 86-72 to claim the 2025-2026 Lega Basket Serie A title. From start to finish, Milano imposed their tempo, their physicality, and their collective strength on a Venezia side that fought but could never find the right answer.
Milano’s American Trio Delivers When It Matters Most
The story of this final was written largely by Milano’s American players, who combined for a commanding performance across all facets of the game. Armoni Brooks led the way with 15 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists in 31 minutes, serving as the offensive engine and primary architect of the victory. His ability to create both for himself and for teammates kept Venezia’s defense constantly off-balance.
Armoni Brooks (EA7 Emporio Armani Milano) - Shavon Shields (EA7 Emporio Armani Milano)
| Armoni Brooks | Shavon Shields | |
|---|---|---|
| PTS | 15 | 12 |
| REB | 4 | 6 |
| AST | 4 | 2 |
| STL | 2 | 1 |
| BLK | 0 | 0 |
Shavon Shields added 12 points and 6 rebounds in 24 minutes, providing the defensive toughness and rebounding presence that helped Milano control the physical battle. Down low, Josh Nebo was a force on the offensive glass, finishing with 10 points and 8 rebounds in 27 minutes. His dominance in the paint gave Milano crucial second-chance opportunities throughout the contest.
The balance of that trio — a playmaking guard, a versatile wing, and an interior presence — reflected exactly the kind of collective depth that carried Milano through the entire postseason run.
Venezia’s Resistance Falls Short
Umana Reyer Venezia was not without weapons. R.J. Cole was the standout performer on the losing side, finishing with 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists in 34 minutes. He was relentless in his efforts to keep Venezia competitive, but his individual brilliance could not compensate for the overall gap between the two teams on the night.
Umana Reyer Venezia 72 - 86 EA7 Emporio Armani Milano · Lega Basket Serie A · 18/06/2026
| Game | PTS | REB | AST | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umana Reyer Venezia | Stefan Nikolic | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Cole | 17 | 8 | 5 | |
| Chris Horton | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| Alessandro Lever | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Giovanni De Nicolao | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Leonardo Candi | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| Ky Bowman | 12 | 1 | 0 | |
| Carl Wheatle | 6 | 2 | 0 | |
| Jordan Parks | 10 | 4 | 1 | |
| Kyle Wiltjer | 8 | 2 | 1 | |
| Denzel Valentine | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Amedeo Tessitori | 15 | 10 | 3 | |
| EA7 Emporio Armani Milano | Shavon Shields | 12 | 6 | 2 |
| Armoni Brooks | 15 | 4 | 4 | |
| Diego Flaccadori | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Nico Mannion | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| Quinn Ellis | 9 | 3 | 5 | |
| Stefano Tonut | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Leandro Bolmaro | 4 | 3 | 3 | |
| Zach LeDay | 9 | 3 | 0 | |
| Giampaolo Ricci | 4 | 1 | 0 | |
| Marko Guduric | 15 | 2 | 2 | |
| Ousmane Diop | 5 | 6 | 0 | |
| Josh Nebo | 10 | 8 | 0 |
Kyran Azende Bowman added 12 points in 32 minutes, while Jordan Parks chipped in 10 points, but neither could generate the kind of consistent impact needed to shift the momentum. Despite their efforts, Venezia found themselves unable to crack Milano’s defensive structure or slow down the Milanese attack for long enough to make it a real contest.
The 14-point margin tells a clear story: Milano were simply the better team on the night, and across the series.
With this title, EA7 Emporio Armani Milano cements their status as the dominant force in Italian basketball for the 2025-2026 season. The Scudetto returns to Milan, earned through defensive intensity, roster depth, and the kind of composed, winning basketball that defines championship-caliber teams.
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