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===Virtus Bologna (2022–present)=== |
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On 2 August 2022, Menalo signed a four-years deal with [[Virtus Bologna]], of the Italian [[Lega Basket Serie A]] (LBA) and the [[EuroLeague]], one of the most important teams in Europe.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.virtus.it/news/leo-menalo-e-un-nuovo-giocatore-di-virtus-segafredo-bologna/|website=virtus.it|title=Leo Menalo è un nuovo giocatore di Virtus Segafredo Bologna!|date=August 2, 2022|access-date=August 2, 2022}}</ref> On 29 September 2022, after having ousted [[Olimpia Milano]] in the semifinals, Virtus won its [[2022 Italian Basketball Supercup|third Supercup]], defeating 72–69 [[Dinamo Sassari|Banco di Sardegna Sassari]] and achieving a back-to-back, following the 2021 trophy.<ref>{{cite web |title=Supercoppa, trionfa la Virtus Bologna! Canestro decisivo di Mickey, Sassari cede 72-69|url=https://www.gazzetta.it/Basket/SerieA/29-09-2022/basket-supercoppa-trionfa-virtus-bologna-sassari-ko-72-69-450409276762.shtml|website=Gazzetta dello Sport|date=29 September 2022}}</ref> |
On 2 August 2022, Menalo signed a four-years deal with [[Virtus Bologna]], of the Italian [[Lega Basket Serie A]] (LBA) and the [[EuroLeague]], one of the most important teams in Europe.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.virtus.it/news/leo-menalo-e-un-nuovo-giocatore-di-virtus-segafredo-bologna/|website=virtus.it|title=Leo Menalo è un nuovo giocatore di Virtus Segafredo Bologna!|date=August 2, 2022|access-date=August 2, 2022}}</ref> On 29 September 2022, after having ousted [[Olimpia Milano]] in the semifinals, Virtus won its [[2022 Italian Basketball Supercup|third Supercup]], defeating 72–69 [[Dinamo Sassari|Banco di Sardegna Sassari]] and achieving a back-to-back, following the 2021 trophy.<ref>{{cite web |title=Supercoppa, trionfa la Virtus Bologna! Canestro decisivo di Mickey, Sassari cede 72-69|url=https://www.gazzetta.it/Basket/SerieA/29-09-2022/basket-supercoppa-trionfa-virtus-bologna-sassari-ko-72-69-450409276762.shtml|website=Gazzetta dello Sport|date=29 September 2022}}</ref> However, despite good premises Virtus ended the [[2022–23 EuroLeague|EuroLeague season]] at the 14th place, thus it did not qualify for the playoffs.<ref>[https://bolognabasket.org/virtus-il-punto-a-fine-eurolega/ Virtus, il punto a fine EuroLega]. BolognaBasket</ref> Moreover, the team was defeated in the [[Italian Basketball Cup]] final by [[Pallacanestro Brescia|Brescia]]. In June, after having ousted 3–0 both Brindisi and Tortona, Virtus was defeated 4–3 by Olimpia Milan in the national finals, following a series which was widely regarded among the best in the latest years of Italian basketball.<ref>[https://video.repubblica.it/sport/basket-milano-batte-bologna-nella-decisiva-gara-7-e-vince-il-suo-30esimo-scudetto-gli-highlights/447915/448883 Basket, Milano batte Bologna nella decisiva gara 7 e vince il suo 30esimo scudetto. Gli highlights]. la Repubblica</ref><ref>[https://www.rainews.it/articoli/2023/06/basket-serie-a-playoff-olimpia-milano-batte-virtus-bologna-in-gara-7-e-vince-lo-scudetto-al-forum-assago-c279332e-c2fa-46be-a199-3ff966b78a99.html Basket, Milano batte Bologna 67-55 nella finalissima e si conferma campione per la trentesima volta]. Rai News</ref> |
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| Position | Power forward |
| League | LBA EuroLeague |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 6, 2002 Zagreb, Croatia |
| Nationality | Croatian |
| Listed height | 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) |
| Listed weight | 95 kg (209 lb) |
| Career history | |
| 2018–2022 | Stella Azzurra Roma |
| 2022–present | Virtus Bologna |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Leo Menalo (born January 6, 2002) is a Croatian professional basketball player for Virtus Bologna of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A (LBA) and the EuroLeague. Due to his Italian upbringing, he is considered a "homegrown player" in the domestic championship.
Professional career
Stella Azzurra Roma (2018–2022)
After having played in the youth teams of KK Cibona, Menalo moved to A.S. Stella Azzurra of Rome in 2018, where he initially played in the youth teams. With Stella Azzurra, Menalo played in Serie A2, the second-tier league of Italian basketball.[1]
Virtus Bologna (2022–present)
On 2 August 2022, Menalo signed a four-years deal with Virtus Bologna, of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A (LBA) and the EuroLeague, one of the most important teams in Europe.[2] On 29 September 2022, after having ousted Olimpia Milano in the semifinals, Virtus won its third Supercup, defeating 72–69 Banco di Sardegna Sassari and achieving a back-to-back, following the 2021 trophy.[3] However, despite good premises Virtus ended the EuroLeague season at the 14th place, thus it did not qualify for the playoffs.[4] Moreover, the team was defeated in the Italian Basketball Cup final by Brescia. In June, after having ousted 3–0 both Brindisi and Tortona, Virtus was defeated 4–3 by Olimpia Milan in the national finals, following a series which was widely regarded among the best in the latest years of Italian basketball.[5][6]
References
- ^ "Leo Menalo – Lega Nazionale Pallacanestro". legapallacanestro.com. 2 September 2019. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ^ "Leo Menalo è un nuovo giocatore di Virtus Segafredo Bologna!". virtus.it. August 2, 2022. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ^ "Supercoppa, trionfa la Virtus Bologna! Canestro decisivo di Mickey, Sassari cede 72-69". Gazzetta dello Sport. 29 September 2022.
- ^ Virtus, il punto a fine EuroLega. BolognaBasket
- ^ Basket, Milano batte Bologna nella decisiva gara 7 e vince il suo 30esimo scudetto. Gli highlights. la Repubblica
- ^ Basket, Milano batte Bologna 67-55 nella finalissima e si conferma campione per la trentesima volta. Rai News