Egonu’s scoring efficiency and Milan’s title push
Allianz Milano's 2026/27 roster lacks a dominant scorer to replace Paola Egonu, with Basil Dermaux leading in points but suffering a high error rate. The team relies on collective effort rather than individual brilliance, operating below the 65% efficiency standard set by league leaders.
The 2026/27 SuperLega Credem Banca rosters are confirmed, and the offensive depth at Allianz Milano is immediately visible. I look past the headline names to find where the real volume sits. The data shows a clear hierarchy of attack production that defines the team’s current trajectory.
Raw volume and error rates
Basil Dermaux leads the club with 79 points from attacks, but his 37 errors on only 48 shots reveal a chaotic approach. His 48.17% success rate is acceptable for a high-volume hitter, yet the raw error count is concerning. Tatsunori Otsuka provides a more stable alternative with 51 points and just 13 errors across 43 attempts. His 47.66% efficiency is slightly lower than Dermaux’s, but the consistency is superior for a team chasing a title. You already know these players are elite; what matters now is whether their shot selection holds up under pressure.
| Player | Points | Errors | Shots | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dermaux | 79 | 37 | 48 | 48.17% |
| Otsuka | 51 | 13 | 43 | 47.66% |
The gap between these two attackers highlights a strategic choice. Dermaux generates more total points but also creates more defensive liabilities. Otsuka offers a cleaner slate for the blockers to handle. This distinction becomes critical when analyzing how the team manages momentum in tight sets.
Contextualizing the legacy
Paola Egonu’s departure left a specific void that no single player has fully filled. In her final season with Conegliano, she was the primary scorer, outpacing Kathryn Plummer who managed 337 points as the second-best attacker. That benchmark is difficult to match in any league. The current roster lacks a player who combines that level of dominance with high efficiency. Reggers leads the entire league with 90 points and a 65.69% success rate, proving that top-tier efficiency exists elsewhere. Milan’s best attacker does not reach that standard.
I question if the team can sustain a title push without an Egonu-level anchor. The numbers suggest they are relying on collective effort rather than individual brilliance. Dermaux’s high error count might be a temporary adjustment issue, or it could signal a deeper tactical mismatch. The league leaders show that 65%+ efficiency is possible while maintaining high volume. Milan is operating below that threshold. Whether this imbalance corrects itself over time remains an open question. The current data points to a team that is powerful but inconsistent in its finishing touches.
