Personal information | |
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Born | Bahía Blanca, Argentina | January 1, 1972
Nationality | Argentine / Italian |
Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
Career information | |
Playing career | 1994–2009 |
Position | Point guard |
Career history | |
1994–1998 | Olimpia de Venado Tuerto (Argentina) |
1998–1999 | Boca Juniors (Argentina) |
1999–2002 | Viola Reggio Calabria (Italy) |
2002–2005 | Pamesa Valencia (Spain) |
2006 | Armani Jeans Milano (Italy) |
2006–2009 | Regatas Corrientes (Argentina) |
Career highlights and awards | |
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