Stefano Rusconi (born October 2, 1968) is an Italian former professional basketball player. At a height of 208 cm (6 ft 10 in) tall, he played at the center position.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 2, 1968 Bassano del Grappa, Italy |
| Listed height | 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) |
| Listed weight | 125 kg (275 lb) |
| Career information | |
| NBA draft | 1990: 2nd round, 52nd overall pick |
| Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers | |
| Playing career | 1985–2010 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 51 |
| Career history | |
| 1985–1991 | Varese |
| 1991–1995 | Benetton Treviso |
| 1995–1996 | Phoenix Suns |
| 1996–1998 | Benetton Treviso |
| 1998–1999 | Baskonia |
| 1999–2002 | Olimpia Milano |
| 2002–2003 | Reggiana |
| 2003–2006 | Draghi Novara |
| 2006–2007 | Aironi Novara |
| 2007–2008 | Effe Genova |
| 2008–2009 | Tigullio Santa Margherita Ligure |
| 2009 | Riviera Vado |
| 2009–2010 | CUS Bari |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Medals | |
Professional career
editRusconi was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers, in the 2nd round (52nd overall pick), of the 1990 NBA draft. They traded his NBA draft rights to the Phoenix Suns, in 1991, for the draft rights to Miloš Babić. Rusconi appeared in seven games with the Suns, in the 1995–96 NBA season.
He was a member of the FIBA European Selection team, in 1990. Rusconi was the Italian League MVP in 1995.
National team career
editRusconi was a member of the senior Italian national basketball team. With Italy, he won the silver medal at the 1991 EuroBasket.
External links
edit- Italian League Profile (in Italian)
- Liga ACB Profile Retrieved 7 July 2015 (in Spanish)
- NBA stats @ basketballreference.com
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