Gianluca Basile

Gianluca Basile
Basile with FC Barcelona, in 2009.
Personal information
Born (1975-01-24) 24 January 1975 (age 50)
Ruvo di Puglia, Italy
Listed height6 ft 3.75 in (1.92 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
NBA draft1997: undrafted
Playing career1995–2016
PositionPoint guard / shooting guard
Career history
1995–1999Reggiana
1999–2005Fortitudo Bologna
2005–2011Barcelona
2011–2012Cantù
2012–2013Olimpia Milano
2013–2016Orlandina
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Representing  Italy
Men's Basketball
Summer Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place Athens 2004
EuroBasket
Gold medal – first place France 1999
Bronze medal – third place Sweden 2003
Mediterranean Games
Silver medal – second place Italy 1997

Gianluca Basile (born 24 January 1975) is an Italian former professional basketball player. At a height of 1.92 m (6'3 34") tall[1] and a weight of 95 kg (210 lbs.), he mainly played at the shooting guard position. He is considered one of the best 1990s and 2000s era Italian basketball players. He won the silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympic Games, and the gold medal at the 1999 EuroBasket. He was also the captain of the men's Italy national team.


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