Giancarlo Primo
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Born4 November 1924
Rome, Italy
Died27 December 2005 (aged 81)
Civita Castellana, Italy
NationalityItalian
Playing career1947–1957
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 November 1924 Rome, Italy |
| Died | 27 December 2005 (aged 81) Civita Castellana, Italy |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 1947–1957 |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Coaching career | 1956–1989 |
| Career history | |
Playing | |
| 1947–1957 | Società Ginnastica Roma |
Coaching | |
| 1956–1957 | Società Ginnastica Roma |
| 1958–1968 | Italy Women |
| 1968–1979 | Italy |
| 1980–1982 | Pielle Livorno |
| 1982–1983 | Pallacanestro Cantù |
| 1983–1984 | UG Goriziana |
| 1984–1985 | Libertas Livorno |
| 1987–1989 | Virtus Roma |
| Career highlights | |
As head coach:
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| FIBA Hall of Fame | |
Medals | |
Giancarlo Primo (4 November 1924 – 27 December 2005) was an Italian professional basketball player and coach. He was a coach of the FIBA European Selection team in 1974, 1975, and 1976. In 2001, he was awarded the FIBA Order of Merit. In 2007, he was enshrined into the FIBA Hall of Fame, and in 2008, he was inducted into the Italian Basketball Hall of Fame.
During his club playing career, Primo played with Società Ginnastica Roma.
National team playing career
As a player of the senior Italian national team, Primo participated at the EuroBasket 1947, the 1948 Summer Olympic Games, the EuroBasket 1949, and the 1951 Mediterranean Games, where he won a bronze medal.