Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic are sticking together for the long haul. The Italian American star has agreed to a five-year, $239 million max contract extension that will kick in starting with the 2026–27 season. It’s the largest deal ever signed in franchise history. The new contract includes a player option for the 2030–31 season and could...

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After years of speculation, Italian American basketball player Ryan Arcidiacono is finally heading to Italy—he has officially signed with Trapani Shark, in Sicily. Born in Philadelphia with clear Italian roots, the 31-year-old was often mentioned as a potential naturalized player for the Italian national team but never wore the official blue jersey...

Meglio tardi che mai. The Colorado Buffaloes have added another forward to the 2025-26 men’s basketball roster. Well, it might be more accurate to say he’s been added to the cafeteria and weight room before he plays a game at the CU Events Center. Tad Boyle’s newest addition is Leonardo van Elswyk. He’s a 7’1 pile of sticks and bones the coaches un...

Simone Fontecchio’s future is now clear. The Italian star is set to join a new NBA team, marking the end of his time with the Detroit Pistons. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Fontecchio is reportedly part of a trade deal between the Pistons and the Miami Heat that would send Duncan Robinson to Detroit. The two teams have agreed to a sign-and-tr...

In the world of basketball, each player’s journey is as unique as their skill set. Some athletes leave an indelible mark, while others may only grace the court for a fleeting moment. Marco Belinelli, a name synonymous with determination and resilience, has carved out a remarkable path through the NBA and beyond, culminating in a heartfelt farewell...

A standout basketball player from middle school through college, Jill Pizzotti’s lifelong desire to lead from the sidelines propelled her to the pinnacle of the collegiate world when she was tapped to helm DePaul’s women’s team. Jill M. Pizzotti, who will begin her first season as head coach of the DePaul Blue Demons women’s basketball team this fa...

The Miami Heat have expressed interest in Sergio Scariolo as associate coach. Such a potential return to the NBA would list him working under head coach Erik Spoelstra. The news was revealed by Alex Molina of Eurohoops Spain on Monday, following up on a recent report on the 64-year-old Italian tactician traveling to the United States to interview w...

After 39 seasons of exemplary leadership on and off the court, Doug Bruno has stepped down as the head coach of the DePaul women’s basketball team. Through his long career, Bruno established himself as one of the most prominent and influential figures in collegiate women’s basketball. He was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2022...

Matt Rizzetta, a 42-year-old Italian-American entrepreneur, is officially the new majority shareholder of Napoli Basket. Rizzetta, through the company Napoli Basketball USA LLC, has acquired 67% of the shares. The current president, Federico Grassi, will retain 33% of the shares but will transition from majority shareholder to minority shareholder...