16 Facts About Gianmarco Pozzecco

Gianmarco Pozzecco was born on 15 September 1972 and is an Italian professional basketball coach and former player who is currently the head coach of Italy men's national basketball team.

Gianmarco Pozzecco played in the two 1997, the 1998, the 2001, and the 2004 Italian All Star Games, and in the 1999 McDonald's Open Championship.

Gianmarco Pozzecco stayed at the club the following season, playing in the Serie B d'Eccellenza.

Gianmarco Pozzecco had the most assists per game in seven seasons of the Italian League.

Gianmarco Pozzecco joined the Italian national basketball team in 1997 and the following year participated in the World Championship; however, he had some arguments with coach Bogdan Tanjevic who left him out of the talented roster at the EuroBasket 1999.

The new Italian coach Carlo Recalcati let him return to the team, and although he lost the calling for the EuroBasket 2003, Gianmarco Pozzecco was part of the Italian expedition to the Athens Olympics.

Gianmarco Pozzecco was the assists leader against New Zealand and Serbia and Montenegro.

Gianmarco Pozzecco posted a double-double of 12 assists, the tournament's game high, 10 points, 4 steals and 4 rebounds against Yao Ming's China, in the penultimate game of the group stage.

Gianmarco Pozzecco was the assists leader against Puerto Rico in quarterfinals, and against Lithuania in semifinals.

Gianmarco Pozzecco scored 17 points against Lithuania, including 4 three pointers, and was one of the best players of the game.

Gianmarco Pozzecco suddenly renounced to join Virtus Bologna, shortly before signing, because he didn't want to enter in Varese with the Virtus' jersey.

Gianmarco Pozzecco continued his collaboration with Sky, sometimes commenting on NBA games, and co-presenting the Rhythm and Basket in-depth program.

On 30 June 2021, Gianmarco Pozzecco joined the Olimpia Milano staff as assistant coach of Ettore Messina.

Gianmarco Pozzecco had great technical skills, court-vision, and shooting ability.

Gianmarco Pozzecco was a player full of fantasy, but weak on defense.

Gianmarco Pozzecco is famous for his eccentric character, and, although it has caused problems for him with coaches through the years, it made him one of the most valued players in Italy.