Guilherme Giovannoni (born June 2, 1980) is a Brazilian former professional basketball player. He played at the power forward position for several clubs in Brazil and Europe. Currently, he is a commentator on the National Basketball Association and Novo Basquete Brasil for ESPN Brasil.

Guilherme Giovannoni
Giovannoni carrying the 2016 Summer Olympics torch.
Personal information
Born (1980-06-02) June 2, 1980 (age 44)
Piracicaba, Brazil
Listed height6 ft 8.5 in (2.04 m)
Listed weight232 lb (105 kg)
Career information
Playing career1997–2019
PositionPower forward
Number12
Career history
1997–2000Pinheiros
2000–2001Fuenlabrada
2001Gijón
2001–2002Pinheiros
2002COC Ribeirão Preto
2002–2006Benetton Treviso
2002–2003Crabs Rimini
2003–2004Biella
2004–2005Kyiv
2006–2009Virtus Bologna
2009–2017Brasília
2017–2018Vasco da Gama
2018–2019Corinthians
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Brazil
FIBA AmeriCup
Gold medal – first place 2005 Santo Domingo
Gold medal – first place 2009 San Juan
Silver medal – second place 2001 Neuquén
Silver medal – second place 2011 Mar del Plata
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1999 Winnipeg
Gold medal – first place 2003 Santo Domingo
FIBA South American Championship
Gold medal – first place 2003 Montevideo
Silver medal – second place 2001 Valdivia

Professional career

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During his pro career, Giovannoni has played with UniCEUB/BRB and several other clubs in the top-tier level Brazilian League.[1]

National team career

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Giovannoni has competed with the senior men's Brazilian national basketball team, at the 2002, 2006, 2010, and 2014 FIBA World Cups. He was also a part of the Brazilian teams at the 2012 Summer Olympics, and the 2016 Summer Olympics.

References

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  1. ^ "Liganacionaldebasquete.com.br Guilherme Giovannoni Brazilian League Profile {{in lang|pt}}". Archived from the original on 2011-08-07. Retrieved 2011-08-29.
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