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The Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero is unlikely to play for Italy at this summer’s FIBA World Cup, according to federation president Gianni Petrucci.

“We are currently on stand-by, and if I’m being honest, I feel more pessimistic than optimistic. Banchero has been overwhelmed by events in recent months,” Petrucci said. “If he won’t be with us for the World Cup, we now hope for the Paris Olympics.”