John F. DiVincenzo and Kathie DiVincenzo are Donte DiVicenzo’s father and mother, respectively. His parents welcomed him on 31 January 1997 in Newark, Delaware, United States.
His father is a former basketball coach at a middle school who help young Donte to develop basketball skills during his formative years.
DiVincenzo’s mother reportedly works as a real estate agent. The point guard grew up with his family, surrounded by love and support.
He developed an interest in sports in the early days. Donte initially played football but later switched to basketball at the Salesianum School.
DiVincenzo remained dedicated to honing his basketball skills throughout high school. He quickly advanced and gave his all after transferring to Salesianum School.
He led his Salesianum School team to two state championships (consecutive). He participated in the Nike EYBL for Team Final as a junior, averaging 15.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game.
The talented player also averaged 22.9 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per match during his senior year. In 2015, he was selected the Boys’ Basketball Player of the Year by the Delaware Sportswriters and Broadcasters Association.