Pietro Melo

He was the best player of the tournament and selected to the All-Tournament Team. He has many points in his hands, with a great three-point shot and the ability to play one-on-one with changes of pace from the high post.
He has a good physical build, very strong legs, and is fast and explosivHee. He passes with both hands and is very technical. In transition, he uses his three-point shot effectively and has good shooting percentages. He steps up in difficult moments, scoring for his team and creating his own points. He should work a bit more on his upper body strength.
Paraguay December 2025 by Cristian Ruiz
.Physically improved, Pietro continues to demonstrate his scoring ability. Notably, his long-range three-point shooting off the dribble, especially from the top, his strong ability to stop and take mid-range two-point shots with high percentages, and his ease in beating defenders with a change of pace after a crossover.

In his role as a point guard, he moves the ball well, although he can sometimes be a bit too individualistic. Defensively, he has improved his contact when getting through screens, and he shows a better fighting spirit.

Mannheim, April 2026, by Cristian Ruiz

He has improved the depth and quality of his passing, particularly his ability to deliver quick one-handed passes off the dribble, swinging the ball across the court to find open wings in the corner. He is less individualistic than before and more committed to playing within the team's structure. Defensively, he has also shown improvement.

His passing is now sharper and faster, especially when punishing defensive help with one-handed cross-court deliveries. He makes better decisions in one-on-one situations and forces the action less often.

Highly focused and driven by a dominant winning mentality, he embraces difficult moments and consistently responds when his team needs him most. He can impact the game by making perimeter shots, attacking the basket, or creating opportunities for teammates both inside and out.

He has made significant progress at his position. To reach a true elite level, however, he must continue to improve his defensive impact and consistency.
By Cristian Ruiz, Americup mexico 2026