Donte DiVincenzo, an emerging star for Team Italy, has announced he will miss the EuroBasket tournament due to a physical issue. The Minnesota Timberwolves player, who recently obtained Italian citizenship, expressed his disappointment in a heartfelt video, citing a preexisting toe injury.
DiVincenzo’s EuroBasket Absence
Donte DiVincenzo was anticipated to make a significant impact at EuroBasket 2025 as part of the Italian national team. Following his recent acquisition of an Italian passport, he was a surprise inclusion in the preliminary roster. The player had shown enthusiasm about representing Italy, with prospects looking bright for his involvement in the tournament at the end of August.
However, recent developments revealed that DiVincenzo would not be participating. In a video shared on social media, he explained that a physical concern was forcing him to withdraw from debuting with the Azzurri.
Future Aspirations
“I just wanted to say how happy, grateful, and excited I am to finally be an Italian citizen. I thank the Federation and the Italian institutions for making this happen in record time. Unfortunately, I regret not being able to join the national team this summer due to a physical issue.”
Despite this setback, DiVincenzo remains committed to representing Italy in future competitions, with eyes set on the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. His absence is a significant blow to Italy’s chances in a challenging EuroBasket group that includes Spain, Greece, Bosnia, Georgia, and Cyprus.
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