Andro Knego

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Andro Knego
Andro Knego 2010.jpg
Knego, in 2010.
Personal information
Born (1956-10-21) 21 October 1956 (age 67)
Dubrovnik, PR Croatia, FPR Yugoslavia
NationalityCroatian
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight211 lb (96 kg)
Career information
Playing career1977–1997
Position Center
Career history
1977–1985 Cibona Zagreb
1985–1986 Cajamadrid
1986–1987Cibona Zagreb
1987–1990 Montecatini
1990–1992Cibona Zagreb
1996–1997 WBC Wels
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg  Yugoslavia
Summer Olympic Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1980 Moscow
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1976 Montreal
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1984 Los Angeles
FIBA World Cup
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1978 Philippines
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1982 Colombia
FIBA EuroBasket
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1981 Czechoslovakia
European Championship for Juniors
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1974 France Under-18
European Championship for Cadets
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1973 Italy Under-16

Andrija "Andro" Knego (born 21 October 1956) is a Croatian former professional basketball player.

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Professional career

During his club career, Knego was the FIBA Saporta Cup Finals Top Scorer, in 1982.

National team career

Knego played with the senior Yugoslavian national basketball team at the 1976 Summer Olympics, the 1980 Summer Olympics, and the 1984 Summer Olympics. [1]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Andro Knego". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 10 July 2012.