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There have been a number of great players and coaches of Italian heritage who helped shaped the sport of basketball. Be the first to own this unique design from Italiansrus.com showcasing some of the greats who have contributed to this great game. There are over 100 shirts and novelty items to choose from.
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| Name | Years Played | Position |
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| Paul Arizin | 1950-1962 | Forward/Guard |
| Geno Auriemma | 1978-Present | Coach |
| Andrea Bargnani | 2002-Present | Center/Forward |
| Marco Belinelli | 2007-Present | Guard |
| Al Bianchi | 1956-1966 | Guard |
| * Dan Biasone | Innovator | |
| George Bucci | 1975-1976 | Guard |
| John Calipari | 1982-Present | Coach |
| Peter J. Carlesimo | 1982-Present | Coach |
| Lou Carnesecca | 1965-1992 | Coach |
| Ben Carnevale | 1944-1967 | Coach |
| Alfred Cervi | 1949-1959 | Coach |
| Alfred Cervi | 1945-1953 | Guard/Forward |
| Jerry Colangelo | 1969-1970 & 1972-1973 | Coach |
| Mike D'Antoni | 1990-Present | Coach |
| Mike D'Antoni | 1973-1977 | Guard |
| Vinny Del Negro | 1988-2002 | Guard |
| Carlos Delfino | 1998-Present | Guard/Forward |
| Ernest DiGregorio | 1973-1978 | Guard |
| Al Ferrari | 1955-1963 | Guard/Forward |
| Mike Fratello | 1983-2007 | Coach |
| Danilo Gallinari | 2004-Present | Forward |
| John Gianelli | 1972-1980 | Center/Forward |
| Manu Ginobili | 1995-Present | Guard |
| Tom Gugliotta | 1992-2005 | Forward |
| Marc Iavaroni | 1982-1989 | Forward |
| Marc Iavaroni | 2007-2008 | Coach |
| Mike Iuzzolino | 1992-1993 | Guard |
| Tom Izzo | 1977-Present | Coach |
| Dan Langhi | 2000-2004 | Forward/Center |
| Rudy LaRusso | 1959-1969 | Forward/Center |
| ** Hank Luisetti | Innovator | |
| Rollie Massimino | 1969-Present | Coach |
| + Dino Meneghin | 1966-1994 | Forward/Center |
| Dick Motta | 1968-1997 | Coach |
| Andres Nocioni | 1996-Present | Forward |
| Togo Palazzi | 1954-1960 | Forward/Guard |
| John Pinone | 1983 | Forward |
| Rick Pitino | 1974-Present | Coach |
| Kathrin Ress | 2007-Present | Forward |
| ++ Cesare Rubini | 1941-1956 | Guard |
| ++ Cesare Rubini | 1957-1978 | Coach |
| Stefano Rusconi | 1995-1996 | Forward |
| Brian Scalabrine | 2001-Present | Forward/Center |
| Diana Taurasi | 2004-Present | Guard |
| Jay Triano | 2008-Present | Coach |
| Jim Valvano | 1968-1990 | Coach |
| Dick Vitale | 1970-1979 | Coach |
| Jayson Williams | 1990-1999 | Forward/Center |
| Return to Basketball Players List | ||
* Dan was instumental in getting the 24 second clock adopted by professional basketball.
** Hank did not play professionally. He revolutionized basketball with the one-handed shot. He became the first player to score 50 points in a college game. In 1950 he was named the second best player of the mid-century.
+ Dino was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in 1970, but never played in the NBA. He was considered one of the greatest players of his generation. Dino was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010.
++ Cesare was the first Italian inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1994. He is considered by many to be the father of Italian basketball. Cesare was also inducted into the Swimming Hall of Fame making him one of the few athletes to be inducted into more than one hall of fame.
Throughout history there have been many basketball players of Italian heritage. The list in no way is complete list of players. Should there be a name that I omitted please let me know by sending me the information to the following address: anthony@italiansrus.com.
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