Darius Thompson won't play for Italy in FIBA World Cup 2023 / News - Basketnews.com

Darius Thompson will miss FIBA World Cup 2023 due to issues with his Italian passport documents.

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Darius Thompson is not expected to be among the Italian NT 16-man roster that will be announced by the federation later on, according to BasketNews' Orazio Cauchi.

Darius Thompson

Position:PG, SGAge:28Height:193 cmWeight:89 kgBirth place:Tennessee, United States of AmericaProfileNewsStatistics

The reason for Thompson's absence from the FIBA World Cup 2023 is due to issues with his passport documents. Apparently, not all the necessary papers required for his Italian passport are ready.

Thompson, a recent Anadolu Efes Istanbul addition, had been considered an alternative option for the Italian national team after Paolo Banchero decided to play for Team USA in the same World Cup.

Former Baskonia guard was ready to obtain his Italian citizenship after marrying an Italian woman.

Italy is placed in Group A together with Angola, the Dominican Republic, and one of three World Cup host nations, the Philippines.

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