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Paolo Marinelli

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Paolo Marinelli
No. 55 – Kvarner 2010
PositionPoint guard
LeagueFirst Men's Basketball League
Personal information
Born (1995-04-10) 10 April 1995 (age 29)
Rijeka, Croatia
NationalityCroatian
Listed height1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Listed weight82 kg (181 lb)
Career information
NBA draft2017: undrafted
Playing career2011–present
Career history
2011–2013Split
2013–2016Union Olimpija
2015–2016Kvarner 2010
2016–2017Cibona
2017–2020Krka
2020–2021Dzūkija Alytus
2021Adria Oil Škrljevo
2021Mons-Hainaut
2021–2023Évreux
2023CSU Sibiu
2023–presentKvarner 2010
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Croatia
World U-17 Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2012 Lithuania U-17 Team
European U-18 Championship
Silver medal – second place 2013 Latvia U-18 Team
European U-16 Championship
Gold medal – first place 2011 Czech Republic U-16 Team

Paolo Marinelli (born 10 April 1995) is a Croatian professional basketball player for Kvarner 2010 of the Croatian second-tier First Men's Basketball League. Standing at 1.91 m, he plays at the point guard position.

Professional career

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Marinelli started playing basketball for the youth selection of KK Jadran, before joining Akademija Vujčić in 2011. He made his senior debut against KK Alkar in A-1 Liga in February 2012, when he played 7 minutes.[1] After his debut he became regular player for Split, playing in A-1 Liga and Adriatic League.

In August 2013, Marinelli signed four-year contract with Union Olimpija.[2]

In his first season in Ljubljana, Marinelli had a minor role in the team, playing 9 games in Adriatic League.

After struggling with injuries in Olimpija roster in November 2014 Marinelli got more chances on the pitch. On 3 December 2014, he scored a career-high 18 points in an 89 - 67 win over Szolnoki Olaj KK (Round 8, Eurocup).

On 11 August 2015 he was loaned to Kvarner 2010 of the Croatian A-1 Liga for the 2015–16 season.[3]

On 7 November 2021, Marinelli signed in Belgium with Belfius Mons-Hainaut of the BNXT League.[4]

In December 2021, Marinelli signed with Évreux of the French second-tier Pro B league.[5]

Personal life

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Marinelli is a member of the Italian Community in Dalmatia.

Individual awards

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References

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  1. ^ Variola, Luka. "Paolo Marinelli debitirao na Gripama". sportcom.hr. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
  2. ^ "UNION OLIMPIJA brings in young Paolo Marinelli". Archived from the original on 31 May 2014. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
  3. ^ "Marinelli loaned from Olimpija to Kvarner". abaliga.com. 11 August 2015. Archived from the original on 19 September 2015. Retrieved 11 August 2015.
  4. ^ "Equipe: le renfort Paolo MARINELLI rejoint Belfius Mons-Hainaut - Belfius Mons-Hainaut" (in French). Retrieved 9 November 2021.
  5. ^ "Paolo Marinelli (ex Belfius Mons) agrees terms with Evreux". eurobasket.com. 20 December 2021. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
  6. ^ "Sipahi Heads All Tournament Team". Archived from the original on 3 November 2013. Retrieved 28 July 2013.
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