It was on the courts of Compagnia dell’Albero Basketball that my deepest friendships were forged. As an enthusiastic and determined child taking my first steps here, the journey quickly became about more than just the game. Both on the court and in the locker room, we became a tight-knit group of friends and teammates who genuinely loved playing together—and it turns out we weren’t half bad! Over the years, our chemistry translated into success, allowing us to build a solid reputation by consistently defeating teams that, on paper, were far more “blasonate” and celebrated than us.