Rafael Muino Gamez (born 11 July 1975) is a Spanish wheelchair basketball player. He represented Spain at the 2012 Summer Paralympics as a member of Spain national team.
Muino (13) for ONCE in a 2013 game against Getafe | |
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Nationality | Spanish |
Born | (1975-07-11) 11 July 1975 (age 47) |
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Sport | Wheelchair basketball |
Muiño was born in San Cristóbal de la Laguna, Tenerife on 11 July 1975.[1][2][3] In 2013, he lived in Toledo.[1]
Muiño is a 2 point player,[1][4] and guard. Playing for the national team, he wears the number 1 shirt.[2][5]
Muiño was part of the team that competed at the 2009 European Championships. He was one of the major factors in keeping Spain competitive against Germany during the competition.[6] His team finished third.[1][7] His selection to represent Spain at the 2011 European Championships was made in March.[8]
Muiño competed in wheelchair basketball at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London.[1] It was the first time the Spain national team had qualified for the Paralympics in 16 years.[9] In London, he was coached by Oscar Trigo.[10] His team finished fifth overall.[9] He played in the team's game against Italy.[11][12][13][14][15] He broke a tire in the game against Italy.[16] He scored 15 points in the game against the United States.[17][18] In London, he made two 3 pointers.[19] At the end of the tournament, he averaged 32:53 minutes per game, 8.1 points per game, 3.9 rebounds per game, and 4.6 assists per game. He had a free throw percentage of 51%, 2 point field goal percentage of 42% and 3 point field goal percentage of 40%.[2] At the end of the London Games, he had 58 international appearances.[2]
In 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2013, Muiño played for CD Fundosa-ONCE.[2][5][20][21] In a 2011 game against Getafe that his team won 87–82, he scored six points.[20] In a November 2013 game against Mideba Extremadura, he scored 9 points in an 80–57 victory for his team.[22]
Spain men's national wheelchair basketball team – 2012 Summer Paralympics | ||
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2012 Spanish Paralympic Team | |
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