Mathías Calfani (born January 21, 1992) is an Uruguayan professional

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player. Standing at 2.04 m (6' 8)" tall, he plays at the

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and

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positions.

Professional career

In his pro

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career, Calfani has played in both the South American 2nd-tier level

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, and the South American 1st-tier level

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. In 2019, he signed with

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. Calfani averaged 10 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assist and 2 steals per game, shooting 57% from the field. He re-signed with the team on June 21, 2020.

National team career

Calfani is a member of the senior

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. He won the bronze medal at the 2010 FIBA South American Championship, 2012 FIBA South American Championship, and 2016 FIBA South American Championships.

Awards and accomplishments

* 2010 FIBA South American Championship: * 2012 FIBA South American Championship: * 2016 FIBA South American Championship:

References

External links

FIBA Profile

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Calfani, Mathías 1992 births Living people Centers (basketball) Club Atlético Tabaré basketball players Club Biguá de Villa Biarritz basketball players Club Malvín basketball players Kawasaki Brave Thunders players People from Artigas, Uruguay Sportspeople from Artigas Department Power forwards (basketball) San Lorenzo de Almagro (basketball) players Uruguayan expatriate basketball people in Argentina Uruguayan men's basketball players