Luigi Datome (6'8'', 1987) has been awarded with the best U-22 italian player trophy of A1 (first division), over Andrea Renzi (6'10'', 1989) and Pietro Aradori (6'4'', 1988). "Gigi", currently in Lottomatica Roma, is averaging 8.4 points and 50% behind the arc. He played the Nike Hoop Summit of 2006, scoring 13 points and 3/4 threes. USA won 109-91. Wayne Ellington scored 31.

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