A. Trinchieri, a former coach of Lithuania’s Kaunas Žalgiris, is reportedly being considered for the head coach position at PAOK, a Greek basketball team, to take over from ex-coach Jure Zdovc. This move is promoted by Aristotelis Mistakidis, a billionaire with majority shares in the club, who aims to strengthen PAOK to compete against prominent teams like Panathinaikos and Olympiakos in the Greek league.

Currently, PAOK stands fourth in the Greek championship with a 11-5 record, and they are preparing for a crucial quarterfinal matchup in the FIBA Europe Cup against Athens’ Peristeri. The club's management appears committed to making significant improvements, possibly indicating more changes in personnel beyond just the coaching position. Tas Dimša, a player on the PAOK team, is mentioned as part of their roster as they aim to bolster their competitive standing.

Last season, Trinchieri joined Žalgiris in December 2023, bringing experience to the Lithuanian team. However, after a single season, the two sides parted ways, with Žalgiris reportedly covering compensation for the contract termination. The potential return of Trinchieri to a head coaching position represents a notable shift in both his career trajectory and the competitive landscape of European basketball.