Simone Fontecchio

Awards & Honours

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Fontecchio's career highlights include winning three Italian Super Cups and an Italian Cup. He was an early standout in Italy, earning All-Star selections and the Best Player Under 22 award. His journey to the NBA as the first Italian player for the Utah Jazz is a notable achievement. Internationally, he has been a key player for Italy, scoring a career-high 39 points in a EuroBasket game.

AwardsFontecchio has won three Italian Super Cups with Olimpia Milano (2016, 2017, 2018) and the Italian Cup with Virtus Bologna in 2017. He was twice selected to the Italian League All-Star Game (2014, 2015) and named Best Player Under 22 in 2015.

Records & Feats

First Italian player to sign with the Utah Jazz

Career Milestone·2022

Fontecchio became the first Italian-born player to join the Utah Jazz when he signed in 2022.

Career-high 39 points in a EuroBasket game

International·2025

On August 31, 2025, Fontecchio scored 39 points for Italy against Bosnia and Herzegovina, shooting 7/10 from three-point range.