Benedetta Bagnara is excited to be in the Italy women's squad that is in Bormio preparing for their EuroBasket Women qualifying games.

Bagnara, who at the age of 17 played at U18 European Championship and U20 European Championship in 2005, suffered a serious knee injury but has battled back to play the game again.

When Giampiero Ticchi gathers with Italy's national team players in Bormio on July 9 to step up preparations for the country's EuroBasket Women qualifying games, he's going to have a helping hand.

Famila Schio boss Sandro Orlando will be working with Ticchi and the senior women for the 16-day training camp.