Former Golden State Warriors guard Nico Mannion signed with Virtus Bologna in Italy this offseason. However, the Arizona alum could not start the season on the court for his new team after an extended bout with an intestinal infection. As a result, Mannion did not participate in the team’s training camp and lost significant weight. While he is no longer dealing with the infection, he is now working to regain weight and return to playing shape.
The Warriors drafted Mannion with the 48th overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft. Considered a top-ten prospect out of high school, Mannion struggled through an inconsistent freshman season and saw his draft stock tumble.