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Renato Villalta

Renato Villalta
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Personal information
BornFebruary 3, 1955
Maserada sul Piave, province of Treviso, Italy
NationalityItalian
Listed height6 ft 8.5 in (2.04 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
NBA draft1977 / Undrafted
Playing career1971–1991
PositionPower forward / Center
Career history
1971–1976Mestre 1958
1976–1989Virtus Bologna
1989–1991Treviso
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× FIBA European Selection (1980, 1981)
  • 3× Italian League champion (1979, 1980, 1984)
  • 2× Italian Cup winner (1984, 1989)
  • Italian Basketball Hall of Fame (2013)

Renato Villalta (born February 3, 1955 in Maserada sul Piave, province of Treviso) is a former professional basketball player from Italy. At a height of 2.04 m (6'8 ​1&fras1;2") tall, and a weight of 102 kg (225 lbs), he played at the power forward and center positions. He was inducted into the Italian Basketball Hall of Fame, in 2013.

Professional career

Villalta was a member of the FIBA European Selection, in 1980 and 1981.

National team career

Villalta won the silver medal with the senior Italian national basketball team, at the 1980 Moscow Summer Olympic Games.[1]

References

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Renato Villalta". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2020-04-18.

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