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1980 Tournament Of The Americas Squads
This article displays the rosters for the participating teams at the 1980 Tournament of the Americas played in San Juan, Puerto Rico from April 18 to April 25, 1980. Argentina *4 Jorge Martín *5 Gustavo Aguirre *6 Mauricio Musso *7 Carlos Raffaelli *8 Carlos Romano *9 José Luis Pagella *10 Adolfo Perazzo *11 Miguel Cortijo *12 Eduardo Cadillac *13 Carlos González *14 Gabriel Milovich *15 Luis González :*Head coach: Miguel Ángel Ripullone Brazil *4 Zé Geraldo *5 Fausto *6 José Carlos *7 Carioquinha *8 Wagner *9 Marquinhos *10 Gilson *11 Marcel *12 Marcelo *13 Luiz Gustavo *14 Oscar *15 Robertão :*Head coach: Cláudio Mortari Canada *4 Howie Kelsey *5 Martin Riley *6 Doc Ryan *7 Varouj Gurunlian *8 Tom Bishop *9 Jay Triano *10 Leo Rautins *11 Perry Mirkovich *12 Jim Zoet *13 Romel Raffin *14 Ross Quackenbush *15 Reni Dolcetti :*Head coach: / Jack Donohue Cuba *4 Roberto Simón *5 Ruperto Herrera *6 Alejandro Ortiz *7 Noángel Luaces *8 Gen ...
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1980 Tournament Of The Americas
The 1980 Tournament of the Americas, since 2005 called the FIBA Americas Championship or the FIBA AmeriCup, was the inaugural edition of this basketball tournament, and it was hosted by Puerto Rico in San Juan from April 18 to April 25, 1980. The berths allocated to the Americas for the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow were determined. The United States did not participate in the tournament. Puerto Rico won the tournament by going 5-1 in the round robin. Because of the U.S.-led boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympic Games, eventual berths went to Brazil, the fourth-place finisher, and Cuba Cuba ( , ), officially the Republic of Cuba ( es, República de Cuba, links=no ), is an island country comprising the island of Cuba, as well as Isla de la Juventud and several minor archipelagos. Cuba is located where the northern Caribbea ..., the sixth-place finisher. Competing nations The following national teams competed: Squads Preliminary rounds Standings * Puerto Rico win ...
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Fausto Cisoto Giannecchini
Fausto is a given name and surname. It is used as a title for: __NOTOC__ Music * ''Fausto'' (opera), an opera by Louise Bertin Films * ''Fausto'' (1993 film), a French film directed by Rémy Duchemin * ''Fausto'' (2018 film), a Canadian film directed by Andrea Bussmann People with the given name * Fausto (footballer, born 1985), or Fausto José Tomás Lúcio, Portuguese footballer * Fausto Bordalo Dias (born 1948), Portuguese musician * Fausto Amodei (born 1935), Italian singer-songwriter * Fausto Bertinotti (born 1940), Italian politician * Fausto Budicin (born 1981), Croatian footballer * Fausto Cercignani (born 1941), Italian scholar, essayist and poet * Fausto Cigliano (born 1937), Italian singer, guitarist and occasional actor * Fausto Cleva (1902–1971), Italian-born American operatic conductor * Fausto Carmona (born 1980), Dominican baseball player * Fausto Coppi (1919–1960), Italian racing cyclist * Fausto Correia (1951–2007), Portuguese politician * Fausto De A ...
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Martin Riley (basketball)
Martin James Riley (born May 8, 1955) is a Canadian retired basketball player, who was on the 1976 and 1980 Canadian Olympic teams. Early life Riley grew up in Winnipeg as one of five kids in a single parent household. He attended Sisler High School, where he played high school basketball for the Spartans, and led them to the 1973 provincial championship with an undefeated 38-0 record. Playing career University Riley played college basketball for the Manitoba Bisons at the University of Manitoba, where he was on the 1976 Canadian Championship team, as the Bisons defeated St. Mary's in the final, 82-69, after losing the final the previous year to Waterloo by one point, 80-79. Overall, the Bisons were in the Canadian Championships four of Riley's five seasons on the team. In their 1976 championship season, Riley won the Mike Moser Memorial Trophy as Canadian University basketball player of the year. Riley was a First Team All-Canadian in three consecutive seasons from 1975-7 ...
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Howie Kelsey
Howard Kelsey (born 8 August 1957) is a Canadian basketball player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1984 Summer Olympics. Biography Kelsey was in the seventh grade when he first starting playing basketball, in a local church league. In high school, Kelsey set the record for the career scoring average in British Columbia. He later played for Oklahoma State and Principia College, before turning professional, playing for Leones Negroes in Guadalajara, Mexico. Kelsey represented Canada more than 400 times in international matches, including competing at the Olympic Games. He won a gold medal at the 1978 Commonwealth Basketball Championships, and the 1983 FISU World University Games. In 1981, he was also part of Canada's team in their first ever win against the United States in a major tournament. Following his playing career, Kelsey became an athletics co-ordinator at the University of Victoria, before becoming the executive vice-president of Canada Basketball in 2010. ...
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Cláudio Mortari
Cláudio Mortari (born March 15, 1948) is a Brazilian former professional basketball player and basketball coach. Playing career Mortari played club basketball with the Brazilian club Palmeiras. Coaching career Mortari has coached numerous club teams in his career, such as Palmeiras, Sírio, Pinheiros, and several other clubs. He has won several championships in his coaching career. He was also the coach of the senior men's Brazilian national basketball team at the 1980 Summer Olympic Games.CBB.com.br 22º JOGOS OLÍMPICOS .


Awards and accomplishments


Coaching career

*5× Brazilian Championship Ch ...
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Roberto José Corrêa
Roberto "Robertão" José Corrêa (born 3 January 1951), also commonly known as Roberto Corrêa, or simply as, "Robertão", is a Brazilian former professional basketball player. Professional playing career During his pro club career, Robertão won 5 Brazilian Championships, in the seasons 1971, 1974, 1975, 1980, and 1981 (II), while a member of Franca. He also played with the Brazilian clubs Flamengo, Araçatuba, COC/Ribeirão Preto, and Yara Clube. National team playing career With the senior Brazilian national basketball team, Robertão competed the 1974 FIBA World Cup and the 1978 FIBA World Cup. He won a gold medal at the 1971 Pan American Games, and a bronze medal at the 1975 Pan American Games The 1975 Pan American Games were held in Mexico City, Mexico, from October 12 to October 26, 1975, exactly twenty years after the second Pan American Games were held there. It was the third major sporting event held in the Mexican capital in seve .... He also won gold medals at ...
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Oscar Schmidt
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Luiz Gustavo Lage
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Marcelo Vido
Marcelo Vido (born 15 January 1959) is a Brazilian former professional basketball player and basketball coach, coach. Playing career During his pro sports club, club playing career, Vido won the 1979 FIBA Intercontinental Cup, 1979 edition of the FIBA Intercontinental Cup, while a member of EC Sírio Basketball, EC Sírio. As a member of the senior Brazilian national basketball team, Vido played at the following major world tournaments: the 1978 FIBA World Cup, the Basketball at the 1980 Summer Olympics, 1980 Summer Olympics, the 1982 FIBA World Cup, the Basketball at the 1984 Summer Olympics, 1984 Summer Olympics, and the 1986 FIBA World Cup. Coaching career After he ended his basketball playing career, Vido began a new career, working as a professional basketball coach. References External links

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Marcel Ramon Ponickwar De Souza
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Gilson Trindade De Jesus
Gilson Trinidade de Jesus, also commonly known simply as Gilson de Jesus, or simply as Gilson (born 8 February 1956), is a Brazilian former professional basketball player. Career During his pro club career, de Jesus won four Brazilian Championships, in the seasons 1974, 1975, 1977, and 1981 II. With the senior men's Brazilian national basketball team, de Jesus competed at the 1978 FIBA World Cup, the 1980 Summer Olympics The 1980 Summer Olympics (russian: Летние Олимпийские игры 1980, Letniye Olimpiyskiye igry 1980), officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad (russian: Игры XXII Олимпиады, Igry XXII Olimpiady) and commo ..., and the 1982 FIBA World Cup. References External links * 1956 births Living people Brazilian men's basketball players 1978 FIBA World Championship players 1982 FIBA World Championship players Basketball players at the 1980 Summer Olympics Franca Basquetebol Clube players Olympic basketball pl ...
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Marcos Antônio Abdalla Leite
Marcos Antônio Abdalla Leite, also commonly known as Marquinhos Leite (born March 23, 1952) is a retired Brazilian professional basketball player and coach. He represented the senior Brazilian national basketball team at three Summer Olympics and four FIBA World Cup competitions. At a height of 2.08 m (6'10") tall, he played at the center position. Early career Leite, originally from Rio de Janeiro, began playing club basketball with the Brazilian team Fluminense (1967–1974). In addition, he played on loan at E.C. Sírio in some championships between 1971 and 1973. College career In 1972, Leite averaged 16 points per game, at the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics.Profile, Basketball Brasil (Portuguese)
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