Donte DiVincenzo’s rise in Minnesota has been nothing short of refreshing. After years bouncing around the league, he’s finally showing why he belongs—strong leadership, consistent production, and grit. But a lingering toe injury has thrown a wrench into everything. So much so that he’s skipping EuroBasket 2025, despite long dreaming of representing Italy. That stings. For Donte, it’s a heartbreaking pause on what’s otherwise been a brilliant personal chapter.
DiVincenzo injured his toe during a regular-season clash in late March 2025—just a routine drive gone wrong. He played through it for weeks, masking the pain with tape and grit. But the damage worsened, eventually forcing him to shut things down. Now, it’s officially ruled him out of EuroBasket 2025, a heartbreaking blow for someone itching to represent Italy. He’s frustrated, but realistic—he knows rushing recovery could derail his entire next season. For now, it’s rest, rehab, and reflection. Missing EuroBasket hurts, but preserving his NBA momentum takes priority. It’s a hard call, but the right one.
“Unfortunately, I’m sorry I will not be able to join the national team this summer due to a physical issue,” DiVincenzo said in an official statement. “It forced me to make this difficult decision over the last few days, but my goal remains the same — it remains with the journey of Italian basketball going forward, World Cup and the Olympics, and for a very long time,” he added. “So, I just wanted to show my commitment, send my best of luck to the team, and see you all soon.”
Donte DiVincenzo says a physical issue will keep him from representing Italy this summer but he has secured citizenship and is excited to play for the country going forward https://t.co/yF2XrUFYzA
— Kris Pursiainen (@krispursiainen) July 30, 2025
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