Dimitrios Marmarinos (alternate spelling: Dimitris) (

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: Δημήτρης Μαρμαρινός; born on May 14, 1976 in Chalkida,

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) is a

former professional

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player. At a height of 2.07 m (6'9 ") tall, he played at the

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and

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positions.

College career

Marmarinos played

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at the

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, with the

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Professional career

Marmarinos won the

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's 2000–01 season championship, while playing with the Greek club

Maroussi Marousi or Maroussi ( el, Μαρούσι, also Αμαρούσιο ''Amarousio'') is a suburb in the northeastern part of the Athens agglomeration, Greece. Marousi dates back to the era of the ancient Athenian Republic; its ancient name was Athmon ...

. In February 2011, he signed with the Greek club Iraklis Thessaloniki. On December 30, 2014, he signed with the Greek 2nd Division club

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.Dimitrios Marmarinos signs with Psihiko BC.
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National team career

Marmarinos played with Greece's under-26 selection at the 2001 Mediterranean Games, where he won a silver medal.

References

External links

Euroleague.net ProfileEurobasket.com ProfileItalian League Profile

Greek Basket League Profile
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