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.
| No. 55 – Kvarner 2010 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Point guard |
| League | First Men's Basketball League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 10 April 1995 Rijeka, Croatia |
| Nationality | Croatian |
| Listed height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) |
| Listed weight | 82 kg (181 lb) |
| Career information | |
| NBA draft | 2017: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2011–present |
| Career history | |
| 2011–2013 | Split |
| 2013–2016 | Union Olimpija |
| 2015–2016 | →Kvarner 2010 |
| 2016–2017 | Cibona |
| 2017–2020 | Krka |
| 2020–2021 | Dzūkija Alytus |
| 2021 | Adria Oil Škrljevo |
| 2021 | Mons-Hainaut |
| 2021–2023 | Évreux |
| 2023 | CSU Sibiu |
| 2023–present | Kvarner 2010 |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Professional career
editMarinelli 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
editMarinelli is a member of the Italian Community in Dalmatia.
Individual awards
edit- 2013 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship: All-Tournament Team[6]
References
edit- ^ Variola, Luka. "Paolo Marinelli debitirao na Gripama". sportcom.hr. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
- ^ "UNION OLIMPIJA brings in young Paolo Marinelli". Archived from the original on 31 May 2014. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
- ^ "Marinelli loaned from Olimpija to Kvarner". abaliga.com. 11 August 2015. Archived from the original on 19 September 2015. Retrieved 11 August 2015.
- ^ "Equipe: le renfort Paolo MARINELLI rejoint Belfius Mons-Hainaut - Belfius Mons-Hainaut" (in French). Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ "Paolo Marinelli (ex Belfius Mons) agrees terms with Evreux". eurobasket.com. 20 December 2021. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
- ^ "Sipahi Heads All Tournament Team". Archived from the original on 3 November 2013. Retrieved 28 July 2013.