Alessandro "Alex" Righetti (born August 14, 1977) is an Italian former professional basketball player.[1] Righetti won the silver medal with the Italian men's national team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. In April 2017, his retirement was announced.[2]
![]() Righetti in 1997–98 season | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | (1977-08-14) August 14, 1977 (age 45) Rimini, Italy | |||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Italian | |||||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 216 lb (98 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| NBA draft | 1999 / Undrafted | |||||||||||||||||||
| Playing career | 1993–2017 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Small forward | |||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Career history | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 1993–2000 | Basket Rimini | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2000–2007 | Virtus Roma | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2007–2008 | Scandone Avellino | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2008–2010 | Virtus Bologna | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2010–2011 | Pallacanestro Varese | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2012 | Juvecaserta | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2013 | FCM Ferentino | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2013–2017 | Virtus Roma | |||||||||||||||||||
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Medals
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Virtus Roma current roster | |
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Italy squad – EuroBasket 2003 – Bronze medal | ||
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Italy squad – 2004 Summer Olympics – Silver medal | ||
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BolognaFiere Bologna 2008–09 FIBA EuroChallenge champions | |
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