Donte DiVincenzo Eager to Represent Italy at EuroBasket 2025

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Donte DiVincenzo is hopeful about representing Italy in the upcoming EuroBasket 2025 tournament after a positive meeting with the national team coach and staff. The 28-year-old guard expressed his sentiments during a recent interview, emphasizing the good rapport established during the discussions.

“Chances of being EuroBasket? I think they’re really good, we’re all on the same page. For me, it’d be great to represent Italy. Now we just need to wait for the documents to arrive,” DiVincenzo stated.

DiVincenzo’s excitement follows a productive meeting with Gianmarco Pozzecco, the head coach of Italy’s senior national team. Having established a connection with the coaching staff, DiVincenzo believes he is a strong candidate to join the roster. “It was a very productive meeting. I went along with everyone, including Simone Fontecchio,” he shared.

Family support plays a vital role in DiVincenzo’s decision to pursue this opportunity. “In my family, they’re all proud of my choice. They really hope that this project will realize. Even my girlfriend, who has Italian roots, is pushing in that direction,” he added.

However, the player’s participation is contingent upon receiving the necessary paperwork, including his Italian passport. “The timing depends on bureaucratic documents. But my intention is to wear the Azzurri jersey. My father and my agent are handling the passport, while I’m focusing on this final stretch of the regular season,” he explained.

As the 2025 EuroBasket approaches, set to commence in August, DiVincenzo is concentrating on his performance with the Minnesota Timberwolves, where he averages 11.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game this season.

His determination to join the Italian national team is echoed in his anticipation of a potential opportunity at the international basketball level. “I would say yes, we are all on the same wavelength. For me, it would be wonderful to represent Italy. Now we just have to wait for the documents to arrive,” he reiterated.

The prospect of DiVincenzo donning the Italy jersey has elicited excitement not only from him but also from members of the national team, who see him as a valuable addition. With the tournament approaching, the focus remains on the completion of his passport paperwork.

“I’m extremely happy, again, now we just need to wait for the passport to arrive. My father and my agent are taking care of that, I’ll focus on the court and on the final part of the season,” DiVincenzo concluded.