Last Updated on September 12, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of Dino Meneghin:

  • Full Name: Dino Meneghin
  • Nationality: Italian
  • Age: Born January 18, 1950
  • Hometown: Alano di Piave, Italy
  • Height: 6’9″ (2.06 m)
  • Weight: 235 lbs (107 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6″10
  • Shoe Size: Size 18 (US)
  • Jersey Number: #11 (primarily during his career)
  • Position: Center / Power Forward
  • High School: Developed through Italian club basketball systems
  • College: Did not attend college; played in European leagues.
  • NBA Draft: Selected by the Atlanta Hawks in the 11th round of the 1970 NBA Draft but never played in the NBA.
  • Teams Played For:
    • Pallacanestro Varese (1966–1981)
    • Olimpia Milano (1981–1990)
    • Trieste (1990–1993)
    • Returned to Olimpia Milano (1993–1995)
  • Championship Rings: No NBA titles, but he is one of the most decorated players in European basketball history with:
    • 7× EuroLeague Championships
    • 12× Italian League Championships
    • Multiple Italian Cup victories
  • Children: He has one son, Andrea Meneghin, who also played professional basketball.
  • Siblings: Not publicly known.

Dino Meneghin is widely regarded as one of the greatest Italian basketball players, contributing massively to both club and international competitions.