History of Donte DiVincenzo in Timeline

Donte DiVincenzo is an Italian-American professional basketball player currently with the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA. He achieved significant success in college basketball at Villanova University, securing national championships in both 2016 and 2018. His outstanding performance in the 2018 Final Four earned him the Most Outstanding Player award, highlighting his impact and skill during that championship run.

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January 31, 1997: Donte DiVincenzo's Birth

On January 31, 1997, Donte Michael DiVincenzo was born.

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2015: Named Boys' Basketball Player of the Year

In 2015, Donte DiVincenzo was named Delaware Sportswriters and Broadcasters Association's Boys' Basketball Player of the Year.

2015: Impersonated Buddy Hield on scout team

In 2015, Donte Divincenzo's role on the 2015–16 Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team that won the national title was to impersonate Buddy Hield for the scout team.

2016: Won national championship

In 2016, Donte DiVincenzo won a national championship playing college basketball for the Villanova Wildcats.

January 14, 2017: Victory against St. John's

On January 14, 2017, Donte DiVincenzo registered 19 points, three rebounds, and two assists in a 70–57 victory against St. John's.

January 29, 2017: Dubbed the "Big Ragu"

On January 29, 2017, Donte DiVincenzo was dubbed the "Big Ragu" by sportscaster Gus Johnson following his last-second tip in a game, which gave Villanova the win against the University of Virginia.

2017: Started relationship with Morgan Calantoni

In 2017, Donte DiVincenzo began a relationship with his girlfriend, Morgan Calantoni.

February 10, 2018: Career-high 30 points against Butler

On February 10, 2018, Donte DiVincenzo scored a then career-high 30 points in an 86–75 win over Butler.

April 19, 2018: Declared for the 2018 NBA draft without hiring an agent

On April 19, 2018, Donte DiVincenzo announced he would declare for the 2018 NBA draft without hiring an agent, leaving open the possibility of a return to Villanova.

May 29, 2018: Announced he would remain in the draft and hire an agent

On May 29, 2018, Donte DiVincenzo announced he would remain in the NBA draft and hire an agent, forgoing his final two years of eligibility at Villanova.

June 21, 2018: Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA draft

On June 21, 2018, Donte DiVincenzo was selected with the 17th overall pick by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2018 NBA draft.

July 10, 2018: Signed with the Milwaukee Bucks

On July 10, 2018, the Milwaukee Bucks announced that they had signed Donte DiVincenzo.

2018: Drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks

In 2018, Donte DiVincenzo was selected with the 17th overall pick by the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA draft.

2018: Won national championship and named Final Four Most Outstanding Player

In 2018, Donte DiVincenzo won a national championship and was named Final Four Most Outstanding Player (MOP) playing college basketball for the Villanova Wildcats.

December 16, 2019: Loss to the Dallas Mavericks

On December 16, 2019, Donte DiVincenzo scored 5 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, recorded 9 assists, and recorded 3 steals in a 120–116 loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

January 16, 2020: Win against the Boston Celtics

On January 16, 2020, Donte DiVincenzo scored 19 points and recorded 3 rebounds in a 128–123 win against the Boston Celtics.

May 4, 2021: Win over the Brooklyn Nets

On May 4, 2021, Donte DiVincenzo scored 10 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in a 124–118 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

December 25, 2021: Returned to the court after injury

On December 25, 2021, Donte DiVincenzo made his return to the court after being out for six months, logging 3 points and 2 rebounds in 15 minutes during a 117–113 win over the Boston Celtics.

2021: Won first NBA championship with the Bucks

In 2021, Donte DiVincenzo won his first NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks.

January 22, 2022: Season-high 20 points against the Sacramento Kings

On January 22, 2022, Donte DiVincenzo scored a season high 20 points in a 133–127 win over the Sacramento Kings.

February 10, 2022: Traded to the Sacramento Kings

On February 10, 2022, Donte DiVincenzo was traded to the Sacramento Kings in a four-team trade that sent Serge Ibaka to the Bucks.

July 8, 2022: Signed with the Golden State Warriors

On July 8, 2022, Donte DiVincenzo signed with the Golden State Warriors on a two-year, $9.3M deal.

January 27, 2023: Win over the Toronto Raptors

On January 27, 2023, Donte DiVincenzo scored 12 points and recorded 11 assists during a 129–117 win over the Toronto Raptors.

June 2023: Turned down player option and opted for free agency

In June 2023, Donte DiVincenzo turned down a $4.7 million player option for the second season and opted for free agency.

July 8, 2023: Signed with the New York Knicks

On July 8, 2023, Donte DiVincenzo signed with the New York Knicks on a four-year, $50 million deal.

March 25, 2024: Career-high 40 points and Knicks franchise record

On March 25, 2024, Donte DiVincenzo scored a career-high 40 points in a 124–99 victory over the Detroit Pistons. He also set a new Knicks franchise record for three-pointers in a single game with 11 three-pointers.

April 22, 2024: Game-winning three-pointer

On April 22, 2024, Donte DiVincenzo scored 19 points, including the game-winning three-pointer, in the Knicks' 104–101 victory in Game 2 of the first round of the playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers.

October 2, 2024: Traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves

On October 2, 2024, Donte DiVincenzo, Keita Bates-Diop, Julius Randle, and one lottery protected first–round pick were traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves as part of a three-team trade with the Charlotte Hornets.

2024: Birth of his son, Kai

In 2024, Donte DiVincenzo and Morgan Calantoni's son, Kai, was born.

May 4, 2025: NBA record tied by Buddy Hield

On May 4, 2025, Buddy Hield tied Donte DiVincenzo's NBA record for most three point shots made in a playoff game 7 (9) and his game 7 record for threes in a half (6).