Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of Dino Meneghin:

Player Profile

  • 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.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Dino Meneghin’s player archetype was that of a rugged two-way center: a physically imposing interior anchor who brought rebounding, post scoring, and defensive presence to winning teams for decades. Listed at 204 cm and 110 kg, he had the size, strength, and durability to control the paint, and his defensive role was built around bodying opposing big men, protecting the rim, and cleaning the glass rather than chasing around the perimeter. Offensively, he operated as a classic interior fulcrum, scoring through power finishes, deep post work, second-chance baskets, and smart positioning close to the rim. His overall play style was direct, tough, and highly functional, blending old-school center physicality with the consistency and competitive edge that made him one of Europe’s defining big men. (Olympedia)

Sources:

The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame — Hall of Famers
Olympedia — Dino Meneghin
FIBA Basketball — Dino Meneghin () – Basketball Stats, Height, Age