Paolo Marinelli

Paolo Marinelli (born 10 April 1995 in Rijeka) is a Croatian professional basketball player for BC Dzūkija of the Lithuanian Basketball League. He is a 1.91 m tall point guard. He is a member of the Italian Community in Dalmatia.

Paolo Marinelli
No. 5 – Dzūkija Alytus
PositionPoint guard
LeagueLithuanian Basketball League
Personal information
Born (1995-04-10) April 10, 1995
Rijeka, Croatia
NationalityCroatian
Listed height1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Listed weight82 kg (181 lb)
Career information
NBA draft2017 / Undrafted
Playing career2011–present
Career history
2011–2013Split
2013–2016Union Olimpija
2015–2016→Kvarner 2010
2016–2017Cibona
2017–2020Krka
2020–presentDzūkija Alytus
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men’s basketball
Representing  Croatia
World U-17 Championship
2012 LithuaniaU-17 Team
European U-18 Championship
2013 LatviaU-18 Team
European U-16 Championship
2011 Czech Republic U-16 Team

Professional career

Marinelli started playing basketball for the youth selection of KK Jadran, before joining Akademija Vujčić in 2011. He made his senior debut against KK Alkar in A-1 Liga in February 2012, when he played 7 minutes.[1] After debut he became regular player for Split, playing in A-1 Liga and Adriatic League.

In August 2013, Marinelli signed four-year contract with Union Olimpija.[2]

In his first season in Ljubljana, Marinelli had minor role in team, playing 9 games in Adriatic League.

After struggling with injuries in Olimpija roster in November 2014 Marinelli get more chance on pitch. On December 3, 2014 he scored career-high 18 points in an 89 - 67 win over Szolnoki Olaj KK (Round 8, Eurocup).

On August 11, 2015, he was loaned to Kvarner 2010 of the Croatian A-1 Liga for the 2015–16 season.[3]

Individual Awards

References
  1. Variola, Luka. "Paolo Marinelli debitirao na Gripama". sportcom.hr. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
  2. "UNION OLIMPIJA brings in young Paolo Marinelli". Archived from the original on May 31, 2014. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
  3. "Marinelli loaned from Olimpija to Kvarner". abaliga.com. 11 August 2015. Retrieved 11 August 2015.
  4. "Sipahi Heads All Tournament Team". Archived from the original on 2013-11-03. Retrieved 2013-07-28.
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