First reported by Shams Charania and confirmed by DiVincenzo, who posted the following on his Instagram just before three this afternoon:
“I want to thank Nova Nation for an amazing season this year and the unbelievable amount of support throughout. The Villanova Community has done nothing but support and motivate me to become the best player and person I can be. I love everything about college and Villanova including the amazing people from the professors, staff members, and all the fans across the country. I want to thank my teammates and coaches for helping me get to this point. My teammates are my brothers and will share a bond forever. I thank Coach Wright for challenging me day in and day out all while loving me like a son. I would not be in the position I am today if it was not for him and the Villanova Basketball program. After gathering all of the information possible, my decision is to keep my name in the NBA draft and plan to hire an agent. I thank everyone who has helped me reach this decision because it was not easy. I strive to get better as a person and a player everyday, everything that Villanova has instilled in me will allow me to reach all goals I have in mind. Thank you everyone who has supported me and the continuous support going forward. Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat. I love you Nova Nation. \\\///”
Probably the right move. DiVincenzo looked like a natural in the combine video I watched and is now being mocked as a late first-rounder. He had lunch with the Celtics recently, who pick at #27 overall. The Sixers pick at #26 in addition to holding the tenth pick. Kyle would fall over dead if Bryan Colangelo went Bridges/Ragu at 10 and 26.
Villanova teammate Omari Spellman has not yet decided whether he will enter the draft or return to the Wildcats.
