A new center for Italbasket: Dorin Buca becomes an Italian citizen

29/09/202617:19

The player took his oath at the Municipality of Narni this morning, completing the process to obtain Italian citizenship.

Dorin Buca is officially an Italian citizen. The player took his oath at the Municipality of Narni this morning, completing the process to obtain Italian citizenship.

The milestone goes beyond a formal recognition and reflects the bond Buca has built with Italy, both on and off the basketball court.

Buca spent the 2024-25 season with Libertas Livorno in Serie A2, averaging 5.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game. Next season, he will play for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the NCAA.

The news was shared by the agency representing the player, which highlighted the significance of the moment for Buca and the bond he has built with Italy throughout his career.

Senate passes major college sports reform bill

The Protect College Sports Act cleared the Senate by a 77-22 vote, proposing national NIL rules, five years of eligibility and a one-transfer limit

Petrucci: “The fact that two teams have been created in Rome should remind us that NBA Europe has been created”

In an interview with Corriere della Sera, the FIP president discussed the relationship between sport and politics, the issues with the government, the Serie A season and the future of Italian basketball.

Trey Kaufman-Renn granted temporary order in bid to return to Purdue

The Minnesota Timberwolves draft pick is seeking a sixth college season, although the legal battle over his NCAA eligibility is not over

Danilo Gallinari: I’m probably the biggest what-if guy in the history of the game

Danilo Gallinari gave an extensive interview to HoopsHype in the United States, touching on several topics

Italy vs. the U.S.: Does SkySport’s new video show the blow to the eye that Zandalasini suffered?

Footage released by Sky Sport sheds light on the final play of the World Cup match: Did Jackie Young accidentally hit the Italian player?

Articolo di: Kevin Martorano (12504 articoli)