Lee Melchionni (born September 30, 1983) is an American sports agent and former professional

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player. Melchionni played college basketball for the

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High school career

Melchionni was a high honorable mention All-American in the 2001–02 season and a high honorable mention

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. He was a two-time all-state selection (2001–2002), three-time all-county selection, and two-time all-city selection. He was the MVP of the 2002 Prime Time Shootout. During his senior year at

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, he averaged 19.7 points, 9.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 3.0 steals. Melchionni finished with over 1200 points and 800 rebounds. He also averaged 16 points, a team-best 9.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 4.0 steals as a

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. He helped lead Germantown to a 27–3 record and a number 17 national ranking by ''

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'' in 2000–01. He averaged 12.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists as a sophomore and averaged 10.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists as a freshman.

College career

Melchionni played with the

Blue Devils from 2002 to 2006 and was number 13. Melchionni played primarily at the forward position.

Professional career

Cimberio Novara (2006–2007)

Melchionni spent a single season playing professionally in Italy for Cimberio Novara in the Italian 2nd division. Melchionni is now working as an NBA Player Agent for Wasserman Media Group, representing players like Danilo Gallinari. Melchionni was also enrolled in evening law school at

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Personal life

Melchionni was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. His father, Gary Melchionni, also played basketball at Duke and was team captain. Gary was also an All-

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performer and was drafted by the Phoenix Suns in the 2nd Round of the

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. Lee's uncle, Bill Melchionni, played college basketball with Villanova while in college and played with the Philadelphia 76ers and

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while playing in the NBA. Lee's younger brother, Dean Melchionni, played college basketball for the

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References

External links

CBS Sportsline player pagePlayer page at GoDuke.com
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