Italy point guard Gianmarco Pozzecco admits he needs to "buy some maturity" after finding himself in hot water for the second time in his Climamio Bologna career.

Pozzecco, a key man for the Azzurri as they claimed the silver medal at last summer's Olympic Games in Athens, is awaiting to hear his fate after becoming embroiled in a verbal spat with Climamio coach Jasmin Repesa.

The Lega A side may come down hard on the former Varese star as he was also involved in a bust-up with a team-mate in training last year.

		“	Once in a while I do reflect about my character	„
		Gianmarco Pozzecco

"Once in a while I do reflect about my character," said Pozzecco in his column in Gazzetta dello Sport.

"But I cannot do anything about it.

"I guess I should try and buy some maturity but by the time I get to the shop it's already shut.

"And then, let's be honest, to grow old and put things right is not much fun."

Even if Climamio release the player, Pozzecco is convinced the whole episode will make him a better player.

He added: "To know that I'm always going to be judged gives me a boost.

"It allows me to give my best and to try and surpass my own limitations.

"In basketball, and in sport in general, you have to know to learn from your mistakes in order to start again stronger."