I didn't expect that - Matilde Villa's basketball

At just nineteen years old, Matilde Villa is already a phenomenon in Italian and international basketball: the youngest Italian ever to be drafted by a WNBA team directly from the Italian league, without going through college. Her passion and dedication light up every game, making the power of this sport truly tangible.

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Created By	Nicola Conversa
Status	Ended
Original Name	Non me l'aspettavo - Il basket di Matilde Villa
First Air Date	June 6, 2025
Last Air Date	June 6, 2025
Seasons	1
Episodes	3
Episode Runtime	1h 50min
Language	Italian
Original Language	Italian
Production Countries	Italy
Production Companies	One More Pictures Rai Documentari
Networks	Rai Play

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Episode 4

Matilde’s talent has reached across the ocean, earning her a selection in the WNBA draft—the premier American women's league. However, she remains focused on her journey with the national team. This is also a moment to look back in time: twenty years later, the key figures from the 2004 Italy vs. USA game return to recount that historic, unforgettable victory.

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