Eduardo Machado (basketball)

Eduardo Magalhaes Machado, commonly known as Duda Machado (born 10 September 1982 in Rio de Janeiro) is a Brazilian professional basketball player.[1] At a height of 1.96 m (6'5") tall,[2] he plays at the shooting guard and small forward positions.

Duda Machado
No. 3 – Vasco da Gama
PositionShooting guard / Small forward
LeagueNovo Basquete Brasil (NBB)
Personal information
Born (1982-09-10) September 10, 1982
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
NationalityBrazilian
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
Playing career2002–present
Career history
2002Londrina
2002–2003Limeira
2004Flamengo
2005–2007Brasília
2007–2013Flamengo
2013–2014Macaé
2014Mackenzie
2014–2015Rio Claro
2015–2017Cearense
2017–2018Bauru
2018–presentCR Vasco da Gama
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men’s Basketball
Representing  Brazil
FIBA AmeriCup
2009 San Juan
FIBA South American Championship
2006 Caracas
2010 Neiva

Professional career

After playing with the youth teams of Fluminense, in his pro club career, Machado has played in both the South American 2nd-tier level FIBA South American League, and the South American top-tier level FIBA Americas League.

National team career

Machado was a member of the senior Brazilian national basketball team. With Brazil, he played at the 2008 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament. He also won a gold medal at the 2009 FIBA AmeriCup.[3]

Personal

Duda's father, Renê Machado, was a Brazilian club basketball player in the 1960s and 1970s. His uncle, Sérgio "Macarrão" Toledo Machado, was also a successful basketball player with the senior men's Brazilian national basketball team, in the 1960s and 1970s. Duda's older brother, Marcelinho Machado, was also a long-time professional basketball player, and he is one of the most well-known players Brazil ever produced.

References
  1. Player Profile at LatinBasket.com
  2. Eduardo MACHADO (BRA) Height: 196cm/6'5".
  3. Eduardo MACHADO (BRA).
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