Pallacanestro Petrarca Padova, is an Italian amateur
basketball
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club based in
Padua
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Veneto
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. It plays in the fourth division Serie C as of the 2015-16 season.
History
The club played in the first division
Serie A
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from 1959 to 1969 and 1971 to 1973, taking part in the second division
Serie A2 from 1993 to 1997.
In July 2015, Petrarca Padova combined with Pro Pace Pallacanestro Mortise to form a new club.
Notable players
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Renzo Bariviera
Renzo Bariviera (born 16 February 1949) is a retired Italian professional basketball player. In 2012, he was inducted into the Italian Basketball Hall of Fame. His elder brother, Vendramino, was an Olympic cyclist.
Professional career
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Dexter Cambridge
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Roberto Chiacig
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John Fox
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Chad Gillaspy
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Radivoj Korać
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Doug Moe
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Denis Marconato
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Darren Morningstar
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Head coaches
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Aleksandar Nikolić
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Ivan Mrázek
See also
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Fondazione Unione Sportiva Petrarca
Fondazione Unione Sportiva Petrarca is an Italian amateur sports club based in Padua. The club was formed in 1912 by the Jesuits.
Although nationally and internationally the U.S. Petrarca is known mainly for its association with rugby, the club i ...
References
External links
Lega Nazionale Pallacanestro profileSerie A historical results{{in lang, it Retrieved 24 August 2015
1934 establishments in Italy
Basketball teams established in 1934
Basketball teams in Veneto
Sport in Padua