Sergio Scariolo
Basketball head coach, EuroBasket titles
Born
April 1st, 1961
64 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Italy
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Italian professional basketball head coach, led the national team to significant victories. Achieved success in various leagues and international competitions. Notably coached Spain to multiple EuroBasket championships, contributing to the team's prominence in European basketball. Managed professional clubs across Europe, enhancing team performance and player development.
Coached Spain to EuroBasket titles in 2009, 2011, and 2015
Led the Italian national team in international competitions
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