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.