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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 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> |
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Revision as of 09:43, 30 September 2022
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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]
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.