Patricio Garino

Patricio "Pato" Garino Gullotta (born May 17, 1993) is an Argentine[1] professional basketball player for Žalgiris Kaunas of the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL) and the EuroLeague. He played college basketball for George Washington University.[2] He also represents the senior Argentine national team.[3] He is a 2.01 m (6'7") tall[4] shooting guard-small forward.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Garino and the second or maternal family name is Gullotta.
Patricio Garino
Garino with Argentina, in 2015.
No. 7 – Žalgiris Kaunas
PositionSmall forward / Shooting guard
LeagueLKL
EuroLeague
Personal information
Born (1993-05-17) May 17, 1993
Mar del Plata, Argentina
NationalityArgentine / Italian
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight203 lb (92 kg)
Career information
High schoolMontverde Academy
(Montverde, Florida)
CollegeGeorge Washington (2012–2016)
NBA draft2016 / Undrafted
Playing career2016–present
Career history
2016–2017Austin Spurs
2017Orlando Magic
2017–2020Baskonia
2020–presentŽalgiris Kaunas
Career highlights and awards
  • Liga ACB champion (2020)
  • Second-team All-Atlantic 10 (2016)
  • 3× Atlantic 10 All-Defensive Team (2013–2016)
  • Atlantic 10 All-Academic Team (2016)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Argentina
World Cup
2019 China
FIBA AmeriCup
2015 Mexico City
2017 Argentina
Pan American Games
2019 Lima
Garino with Saski Baskonia in 2018

Early career

Garino played basketball, football and swimming in Mar del Plata. In 16 he moved to the United States. At the recommendation of then head coach Kevin Sutton, Garino attended Montverde Academy.[5] Garino lead the Eagles to a 23–4 overall record and a No. 9 ranking in the final ESPNHS Powerade Fab 50 in 2011–12.[6]

College career

Following his high school coach, Garino spent four seasons at George Washington University. In his final season, he helped guide the Colonials to the 2016 NIT Championship and was named to the All-Tournament Team. He earned Atlantic 10 All-Defensive Team and the All-Conference Second Team honors after averaging 14.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.37 steals in 32.0 minutes, while shooting .510 (203-398) from the field and .430 (58-135) from three-point range. He was named to the Atlantic 10 All-Defensive Team in each of his final three seasons. For his collegiate career, he averaged 12.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.71 steals in 30.1 minutes while shooting .508 (567-1,1167) from the field and .364 (102-280) from long range. He ranks third in school history on George Washington's career steals list (219) and is 11th all-time in scoring (1,536 points).[7] Garino helped lead the team to the 2014 NCAA tournament and the championship of the 2016 NIT.

College statistics
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2012–13 George Washington 303026.9.427.286.6483.42.12.30.48.8
2013–14 George Washington 261428.7.561.343.5934.42.01.60.812.1
2014–15 George Washington 353531.6.531.296.7355.31.51.70.812.4
2015–16 George Washington 383832.0.510.430.6894.21.51.40.814.1

Professional career

Austin Spurs (2016–2017)

After going undrafted in the 2016 NBA draft, Garino joined the Orlando Magic for the 2016 NBA Summer League.[8] On July 29, 2016, he signed with the San Antonio Spurs,[7] but was waived on October 22 after appearing in four preseason games.[9] Seven days later, he was acquired by the Austin Spurs of the NBA Development League as an affiliate of San Antonio.[10]

Orlando Magic (2017)

On April 3, 2017, Garino signed with the Orlando Magic.[11] He made his NBA debut the following night, recording one rebound in a 122–102 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.[12] On August 1, 2017, he was waived by the Magic.[13]

Saski Baskonia (2017–2020)

On September 1, 2017, Garino signed a three-year deal with Baskonia.[14] In his first season with the club, he made debut in the 2017–18 EuroLeague season and made 23 appearances, averaging 4.5 points and 1.7 rebounds per game. In 2018–19 EuroLeague season, he made 18 appearances and averaged 5.6 points and 1.4 rebounds per game.

Žalgiris Kaunas (2020–present)

On July 22, 2020, he has signed with Žalgiris Kaunas of the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL) and the EuroLeague.[15]

National team career

Garino is a member of the senior Argentine national basketball team. With Argentina's senior national team, he won a silver medal at the 2015 FIBA Americas Championship. He also played at the 2016 Summer Olympics, and at the 2017 FIBA AmeriCup.[16]

In 2019, he took part in the team that won the Pan American gold medal in Lima. He was included in the Argentine squad for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup and clinched silver medal with Argentina which emerged as runners-up to Spain at the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup.[17]

Career statistics
Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field-goal percentage  3P%  3-point field-goal percentage  FT%  Free-throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  PIR  Performance Index Rating
 Bold  Career high

Note: The EuroLeague is not the only competition in which the player participated for the team during the season. He also played in domestic competition, and regional competition if applicable.

Regular season
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2016–17 Orlando 508.6.000.000.0001.4.0.0.0.0
Career 508.6.000.000.0001.4.0.0.0.0

EuroLeague
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG PIR
2017–18 Baskonia 23715.1.468.273.8391.7.71.0.14.54.5
2018–19 18814.7.507.444.7371.4.3.7.15.64.2
Career 411514.9.486.379.8001.6.5.9.15.04.4

Personal life

The son of Alicia Gullotta and Oscar Garino, he has two older sisters, Lorena and Natalia.[6]

References
  1. GARINO, PATRICIO FORWARD HEIGHT: 2.01 BORN: 17 MAY, 1993 NATIONALITY: ITALY.
  2. "Hawks' Bembry Named Atlantic 10 Player of the Year, Schmidt Voted as Coach of the Year". Atlantic10.com. March 8, 2016. Retrieved June 13, 2016.
  3. Eisenhauer, Mark (November 2, 2015). "Garino set to lead Colonials after sharing court with national heroes this summer". The GW Hatchet. Retrieved June 13, 2016.
  4. GARINO, PATRICIO HEIGHT: 2.01.
  5. Kirshner, Alex (2016-02-18). "How George Washington revived its program with international talent". SBNation.com. Retrieved 2017-07-02.
  6. "13 Patricio Garino". GWSports.com. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  7. "SAN ANTONIO SIGNS PATRICIO GARINO". NBA.com. July 29, 2016. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
  8. "Magic's Patricio Garino: Will play summer league with Magic". CBSSports.com. June 24, 2016. Retrieved June 24, 2016.
  9. "SPURS WAIVE JOEL ANTHONY, RYAN ARCIDIACONO, PATRICIO GARINO AND LIVIO JEAN-CHARLES". NBA.com. October 22, 2016. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
  10. "AUSTIN SPURS ANNOUNCE 2016 RETURNING PLAYERS AND TRAINING CAMP INVITEES". NBA.com. October 29, 2016. Archived from the original on January 14, 2017. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  11. "Magic Sign Marcus Georges-Hunt and Patricio Garino". NBA.com. April 3, 2017. Retrieved April 3, 2017.
  12. "Magic vs. Cavaliers – Box Score". ESPN.com. April 4, 2017. Retrieved April 5, 2017.
  13. "Magic Waive Patricio Garino". NBA.com. August 1, 2017. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
  14. "Patricio Garino, intensidad y polivalencia para el perímetro azulgrana". Saski Baskonia (in Spanish). 1 September 2017. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
  15. "Zalgiris land Patricio Garino". Eurobasket. July 22, 2020. Retrieved July 22, 2020.
  16. Patricio GARINO (ARG).
  17. "Spain seal second FIBA World Cup with win over Argentina". MARCA in English. 15 September 2019. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
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