XMAS SHOWCASE ITALY 2025

ELITE EURO TALENT SHOWCASE ITALY - Xmas edition 2025

Want to find a professional opportunity in Europe? Looking to study in Europe? Do you want to understand what it takes to be a student-athlete in the USA? Look no further than the Elite Euro Talent Italy Showcase.

Based in Prato (15km from Florence), the event is in the heart of Italy.

Show up, perform and you just may find yourself with a new and exciting opportunity in Europe awaiting you. All athletes will have a rare opportunity to train under the instruction of the EET coaches, which are specialized in the skills development of the top Italian youth players, with four hours of basketball being conducted everyday under an international training style. In addition, there will be exposure games, against top youth level local teams, creating an ideal setting to not only sharpen your basketball skills and knowledge, but to be seen by clubs and coaches. Through this exposure opportunity, all participants can potentially earn offers from the best Italian youth academies and clubs, like most of our previous participants have.

Three days of immersion in the unique atmosphere of the ETT events, with the usual top notch service awaits.

Be part of a group of young talents from all over Europe.

Goals of the EET showcase basketball events:

Technical improvement - through intensive training carried out by our pro coaches who work for the best youth sectors in Italy
Showcase - Several participants in past editions have been selected and recruited to play in the best Italian clubs and schools in North America
Opportunities - In addition to training, we will play games against local teams which compete in the highest youth leagues
Quality - Hotel, Restaurant, Clothing and Service Kit offered, of high level

Event highlights:

Accommodation in twib rooms at the Hotel Ibis Prato, with Wi-Fi connection and buffet breakfast
All meals included
Private transfer from/to gym training location
24/24 Assistance and surveillance of the Elite Euro Talent staff
Information sessions on the recruitment system of American schools and Universities
Training on the development of fundamentals in small groups
Physical-athletic workouts
Friendly games with high youth league local teams
All the main activities will be carried out in English
Gear package Nike branded EET
Muscle recovery corner with exclusive Retractiv products
Prime rehydrating drink free samples

Limited spots of 16 players.

LOCATION

PRATO

In the heart of Tuscany, it will host the Elite Euro Talent Camp Xmas Edition.

Prato combines tradition and innovation. Placed in a strategic position, a short distance from Florence but also near Lucca, Pisa, Pistoia; Prato enchants with its historic center steeped in ancient charm and the vibrant modern neighborhood, a symbol of business and contemporary art, in an itinerary that ranges from the Middle Ages to the present day. Easily accessible from the A11 motorway or via train on the Florence-Bologna line, with many Intercity trains that stop directly at the central station.

The gym provides a covered field with wooden floor and the right spaces for all the activities of the event.

Included in the camp service, the transfer to and from the hotel via minivan or private cars.

The parents of the participants particularly appreciate this location, a perfect spot for visiting the most famous places in Tuscany.

Centro storico di Prato

ncaa D1 UNIVERSITIES interesTED*:

ORAL ROBERTS UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY of NORTH CAROLINA at CHARLOTTE

ORAL ROBERTS UNIVERSITY

The Explorers of La Salle University, play in the Atlantic 10, NCAA D1

UNIVERSITY of NEBRASKA

UNIVERSITY of NORTH CAROLINA at CHARLOTTE

ORAL ROBERTS UNIVERSITY

The Cornhuskers of Lincoln, play in the BIG10, one of the High Major conferences of the NCAA

UNIVERSITY of NORTH CAROLINA at CHARLOTTE

The 49ers play in the C-USA conference, NCAA D1

* How does it work?

* What are my chances of being recruited?

These colleges only recruit high-level profiles.

At EET, we have excellent relationships with the coaching staff of these (and many other) universities of which we collaborate with.

*We cannot guarantee that all participants will be introduced to any of these colleges.

If, in our opinion, a participant has the technical/athletic characteristics to meet the recruiting standards of these colleges, we will be more than happy to present the player's profile to the one of these universities.

* Only these colleges are interested?

* What are my chances of being recruited?

We have been working with American universities for many years.

Our relationships span across D1, as well as D2 and D3 colleges, NAIA universities and Junior Colleges (JUCO).

In addition, many high schools and prep schools with world-class athletic and academic facilities in America's best locations are always looking for young talent from abroad.

Opportunities are there, if you're able to show yourself and ready to take them.

* What are my chances of being recruited?

During all the EET events, we will provide detailed information on the selection and recruitment process of U.S. schools and Universities.

Our high school and prep school placement success rate is 99.9%.

When it comes to college, things get more complicated and a player should be able to fully check various boxes required to compete at the level.

To find out more, all you have to do is register and participate in the only camp of its kind in Europe.

PLACEMENT

Some of the clubs we cooperate with in the recruitment of young talents:

We cooperate for the scouting and recruiting of the best young talents with some of the most important clubs and youth academies, such as:

Olimpia Milano
Reyer Venezia
Napoli Basket
Raggisolaris Faenza
Stella Azzurra Rome
Orzi basket
Valencia Academy
Zentro Basket Madrid
Many others

Placement

Several players that have attended the Elite Euro Talent events have received good offers from Italian and Spanish clubs, as well as from American schools and universities.

Just a few of the placements we have supported from EET past events are:

Francesco Borra (ITA), UC-Davis, NCAA D1
Stefano Faloppa (ITA), University of Tennessee Martin, NCAA D1
Quinten Post (NED), Golden State Warriors, NBA
Nicolas Rosolino (ITA), Stella Azzurra Roma
Ralfs Cakars (LAT), PSA Naples, U15 eccellenza and Serie B
Simon Schwin (AUT) Juve Pontedera - Italian U17 and Serie C
Rems Meroza (LAT) Fortitudo Francavilla - Italian U17 & U19 eccellenza
Linards Eihmanis (LAT) - Etrusca San Miniato - Italian Serie B and U17 eccellenza
Davide Diana (ITA) - Stella Azzurra Roma - Italian U19 eccellenza