The Kalev/Cramo basketball club has welcomed 37-year-old Alessio Landra to its coaching staff as an assistant coach until the end of the current season. Landra, who has previously been the assistant coach for the Estonian men's national team during the last two windows, is also set to take on the role of head coach for the U16 team starting November 2025. His experience includes significant involvement with the Reinar Hallik basketball school, where he successfully led the team to victory in the 1st league last spring. Previously, he has also worked as an assistant coach in the Italian top league.

Landra expressed enthusiasm regarding his new position, stating that he was thrilled to join Kalev/Cramo at such a pivotal point in the season. He described his appointment as unexpected but welcomed the opportunity without hesitation, indicating it as a significant step in his career. With important games on the horizon, Landra is eager to contribute to the team's success and work closely with the players and coaching staff.

The club's manager, Ramo Kask, emphasized the importance of support staff in achieving the team’s objectives. He expressed confidence in Landra’s capabilities and potential contributions to the team. The addition of Landra is seen as a strategic move to bolster the coaching staff as the season approaches its climax, indicating the club's ambition in competing effectively in upcoming matches, with high stakes ahead.