Kristof Hoho signed for Padova. The Belgium star counts over a hundred caps with his national team. He won everything there was to be won in his home country and then moved to France, at Beauvais. He helped the team to an encouraging fifth place that earned them their first ever participation in European Cup competitions. In 2007-08, he went all the way to the Emirates, where he won the league title and was elected MVP of the season. Last year he was in Montenegro with Budvaska Rivijera, where he also won the league title.

“In Italy, it will be like playing at the next level – said Hoho – and after a few seasons abroad, I think it’s time to put myself to the test in this championship”.