Luigi "Gigi" Datome, a strong presence in European basketball when he was a player, has left remarkable memories in his career, particularly with Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul and the Italian national team.
The new chapter in Gigi Datome's basketball career has been unveiled as he will be serving as the head of delegation of the Italian National Team, per the announcement of the Italian Basketball Federation. Datome retired from being a player this year after he concluded his last national tournament in the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
Olimpia Milano is set to honor the illustrious career of Luigi Datome with a special event titled "Gigi Datome Night" on Thursday, October 12. The occasion coincides with the EuroLeague home opener, where EA7 Emporio Armani Milan will take on Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv. The game will be the first in Milan since Datome's retirement.
Luigi "Gigi" Datome, a strong presence in European basketball when he was a player, has left remarkable memories in his career, particularly with Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul and the Italian national team.
The new chapter in Gigi Datome's basketball career has been unveiled as he will be serving as the head of delegation of the Italian National Team, per the announcement of the Italian Basketball Federation. Datome retired from being a player this year after he concluded his last national tournament in the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
Olimpia Milano is set to honor the illustrious career of Luigi Datome with a special event titled "Gigi Datome Night" on Thursday, October 12. The occasion coincides with the EuroLeague home opener, where EA7 Emporio Armani Milan will take on Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv. The game will be the first in Milan since Datome's retirement.
In the world of basketball, pre-game statements often follow a predictable script. Players and coaches typically express their utmost respect for their opponents while acknowledging the challenge that lies ahead. However, recently retired Italian forward Luigi Datome is challenging this status quo, advocating for more authenticity in the comments made before matches.
That's a conversation you'll rarely hear during the farewell game. "Now you're going on the court!" the Italian head coach Gianmarco Pozzecco told Luigi Datome. He was playing the last game of his basketball career. "No, no! I want to win the game!" Datome responded, refusing to step on the court. Italy and Slovenia were battling for the 7th spot in the FIBA World Cup.
Italy paid tribute to Gigi Datome, who played his last game with the Azzurri jersey in the friendly game against Puerto Rico in Ravenna on Sunday night. Italy won 98-65, while the 36-year-old captain scored 5 points before a home audience of 4.000.
Italian national team head coach Gianmarco Pozzecco has unveiled the lineup of 16 players who will start the preparations for the FIBA World Cup 2023, which is set to proceed from August 25 to September 10. The first camp (Folgaria Training Camp) is scheduled to take place from July 24 to August 2.
Italian basketball great Luigi Datome recently made an appearance on the Area 52 podcast, discussing various interesting topics. After winning EuroLeague in 2017 and claiming multiple accolades in Turkey and Italy during his illustrious career, Datome has decided to step back from the sport, announcing his retirement, which will take place following his participation in the FIBA World Cup 2023.
Luigi Datome announced that he will retire from professional basketball after FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, where he will represent the Italian national team. 35-year-old Italian will remain with his former team, EA7 Emporio Armani Milan, in a different capacity.
Italy had hoped that with Paolo Banchero, they could claim a medal at the Tokyo Olympics, but their plans were marred by the coronavirus pandemic. The talented basketball player then spent the season at Duke, so the Orlando Magic selected him with the first pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.
EA7 Emporio Armani Milan needed a Game 7 to overcome Virtus Segafredo Bologna's resistance and lift their 30th Serie A championship title. The hosts prevailed by 67-55 (21-9, 17-20, 10-5, 19-21) at the Mediolanum Forum and celebrated an ideal closure to the season that saw both Italian teams not making the EuroLeague playoffs.
EuroLeague players predict FC Barcelona has the best chance of winning in the Final Four in Kaunas. BasketNews surveyed fifteen players who did not make it to the Final Four, where they shared their predictions on who will win the EuroLeague this season.
EA7 Emporio Armani Milan earned their 9th victory in the EuroLeague season against Panathinaikos Athens on Thursday. However, one more injury hit the club once again. According to the team's official announcement, Luigi Datome sprained his ankle and is now receiving treatment. The forward's condition will be re-evaluated in the next couple of days, the club writes.
EA7 Emporio Armani Milan's injury-plagued season continues, as forward Luigi Datome has suffered an ankle injury during the EuroLeague Round 25 game vs. Panathinaikos Athens on Thursday night. "Due to a sprained left ankle in the first quarter, Datome will not be back in the second half," Milan's official announcement reads.
EA7 Emporio Armani Milan will travel to Kaunas without four players, the team announced before the upcoming game vs. Zalgiris Kaunas. Luigi Datome remains sidelined after missing the game against Virtus Segafredo Bologna due to flu-like symptoms.
EA7 Emporio Armani Milan and Virtus Segafredo Bologna met each other in the EuroLeague for the first and last time in 1997, but they are very familiar since they played 16 times over a two-year span in Italy with a 8-8 record. Now, as the two Italian powerhouses are getting ready to lock horn on the EuroLeague front once again, coach Ettore Messina has a lot of problems to deal with.
EuroLeague 2022-23 season finally begins on October 6. In their opening game against LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne, EA7 Emporio Armani Milan will miss four of their key players due to injuries.
Luigi Datome is probably the most experienced player on the Italian national team's roster. He's been part of eight major international tournaments wearing the blue-and-white uniform and is now expected to lead the team after Danilo Gallinari went down with an injury that forced him to miss EuroBasket 2022.
Luigi Datome will return to AX Armani Exchange Milan to play his third season for the club. The Italian forward will turn 35 years old this season. "I feel I can still play at this level and I am happy to be able to continue another year hoping to be able to do some good things together," Datome said to in an in-depth interview with Antonello Palmas from La Nuova Sardegna.