Anthony Michael Gennari (alternate name: Antonio; 9 September 1942 – 22 May 2019) was an

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former professional

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player. At a height of 1.91 m (6'3") tall, he played at the

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and

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positions.

College career

Gennari played

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, where he played with the Golden Griffins, from 1960 to 1964. During his college career, he averaged 14.3 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. As a senior, he averaged 19.0 points and 6.9 rebounds per game. He was inducted into the school's hall of fame, in 1991.

Club career

After his college career, Gennari was selected by the

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, in the 5th round of the

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, with the 35th overall pick. However, he never played in the

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. During his pro

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career, Gennari won the 1966 edition of the

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, and the 1971–72 season championship of the FIBA European Champions Cup ( EuroLeague).Champions Cup 1971–72.
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References

External links

NBA.com Draft ProfileItalian League Profile

Varese Hall of Fame Profile

RealGM.com Profile
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