Angela Marino
Angela Marino (born 3 February 1986) is a New Zealand professional women's basketball player currently playing for the Adelaide Lightning in the Women's National Basketball League.[1] She has previously represented the Canberra Capitals, including winning the WNBL championship in 2006, and the Perth Lynx.
| No. 11 – Adelaide Lightning | |
|---|---|
| Position | Guard |
| League | WNBL |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 3 February 1986 Auckland, New Zealand |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Listed height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2004–present |
| Career history | |
| Canberra Capitals (2004–2006) | |
| Perth Lynx (2006–2007) | |
| Adelaide Lightning (2007–present) | |
Personal
Marino was born in Waiuku to Italian parents before moving to Australia as an infant. Her father is the current owner of the Adelaide Lightning, the team she is currently playing for.[2] Though born in New Zealand, she has represented South Australia at the under 20s level during the Australian National Junior Championships.[3]
International career
Marino represented the Tall Ferns at the 2004 Olympics at 18 years of age,[4] and was selected to participate in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.[5]
References
- Angela Marino Player Profile Archived 21 July 2008 at the Wayback Machine
- Angela Marino - Basketball New Zealand
- "Lightning Roster". Archived from the original on 20 April 2012. Retrieved 5 July 2008.
- Marino bound for Olympics Archived 8 August 2008 at the Wayback Machine
- Tall Ferns Named for Beijing