moved back to Europe, to play for Derthona Basket Derthona Basket. For the 2015-2016 season, Tavernari remained in Italy, signing with Agropoli. There he led the newly promoted team to the second best record of the season, being one of the three main players along with Marc Trasolini and Terrence Roderick Jr. The Dolphins were poised for a long post season run, when Tavernari fractured his right foot and missed the remainder of the season. Following his year in Agropoli, JT signed with perennial European contenders Mens Sana Siena. On July 6, 2018, Tavernari signed a 1-year contract with Lega Basket Serie A (LBA) powerhouse Dinamo Basket Sassari. After strong performances and a great positive presence within the locker room, Dinamo extended Jonathan's contract until 2020. On July 17, 2018, Tavernari left Sassari after one year and signed with the Italian club Pallacanestro Cantù. Midway through the 2018-2019 season, Tavernari forced a trade from Cantù back to Scafati, due to financial problems from the Brianzolo team. Jonathan finished the season with a 20 points performance going 6-11 from long range. Jonathan averaged 40% from behind the arc that season. National team career Tavernari is also a member of the Brazilian national basketball team. He made his debut for the team at the 2008 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament for Men. He was also a member of the Brazil team that won the gold medal at the 2009 FIBA Americas Championship. Tavernari saw action in four games off the bench for the Brazilians, scoring nine points each in victories over Mexico and Uruguay. During the summer of 2010, Tavernari helped Brazil win gold at the South American Championships in Neiva, Colombia. While averaging a team second-best 11 points, Tavernari led the team up to the final game in shooting percentage at 60%. He would finish the tournament at 55%. Personal life Tavernari is the son of a basketball coaching legend (his mother Thelma), and of a sports administrative figure (father Roberto). He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, being baptized on July 16, 2005. On September 9, 2009, he married Kiri Anne, his college sweetheart in Salt Lake City, Utah. In 2012, Jonathan and Kiri gave birth to their son, Xander. In 2020, the couple welcomed their 2nd child, Zion. References External links LatinBasket.com Profile Italian League Profile 1987 births Living people Bishop Gorman High