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. The Hawks still own his draft rights, as of December 2024.

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 and 1996.

National team career

Binelli played with the senior Italy 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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