Augusto Binelli


Augusto "Gus" Binelli is a retired Italian professional basketball player and coach. At a height of tall, and a weight of, he played at the center position. Binelli was drafted in the second round, of the 1986 NBA draft, by the Atlanta Hawks, though he never played in the NBA.

Professional career

Binelli played with the senior men's team of Virtus Bologna, from 1980 to 2000. With Virtus Bologna, he won 5 Italian League championships, 5 Italian Cups, the EuroLeague championship, and the FIBA European Cup Cup Winner's Cup . He was also a 2-time McDonald's Open finalist.
He was a member of the FIBA European Selection team, in 1995.

Italian national team

Binelli played with the senior Italian national basketball team, at the EuroBasket 1985, where he won a bronze medal. He also played at the 1986 FIBA World Championship, and at the EuroBasket 1989.

Awards and Accomplishments

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