Rudy D'Amico
| Personal information | |
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| Born | August 18, 1940 Montecatini |
| 1998–1999 | Scaligera Verona |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Rudy D'Amico (born August 18, 1940) is a
coach. He was the head coach of Maccabi Tel Aviv, and he led them to the FIBA European Champions Cup (EuroLeague) championship in 1981. He scouts for the Orlando Magic.[1][2]
Early life
D'Amico, the son of Italian-born parents, was born in
Newtown High School.[2][3] He then attended Seattle University, and in 1961 won letters in both basketball and baseball.[2][4] He also earned a master's degree from New York University.[2]
Basketball coaching career
D'Amico was head basketball coach at Brooklyn College in the Knickerbocker Conference, from 1967 until 1977.[2][5][6][7][8] In 1973, he coached Brooklyn College to the CUNYAC Basketball Championship, defeating City College.[9][10]
From 1980 to 1991, he coached professional basketball in Europe and Israel, from 1985–90 with Pallacanestro Firenze of the
Basketball scouting career
In 1999, he became the
NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers' international scout, advising general manager Jim Paxson.[14][15] In 2005, he was the NBA European scout of the Cleveland Cavaliers.[16] He now scouts for the Orlando Magic.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b Brian Schmitz (June 26, 2008). "Magic looks far and wide to find the right NBA draft pick". The Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved July 21, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e Cleveland Cavaliers. "2003-04 Cleveland Cavaliers Media Guide" (PDF). Retrieved July 21, 2011.
- ^ Attenzione. Paulucci Publications. 1986. Retrieved July 21, 2011.
- ^ "Fitterer Gets Two Letters". Ellensburg Daily Record. May 25, 1961. Retrieved July 21, 2011.
- ^ a b c David Waldstein (May 3, 1991). "Ex-Brooklyn College coach finds challenge overseas". Newsday. Retrieved July 21, 2011.
- ^ Van Gelder, Lawrence (December 26, 1976). "Hello, Mr. Chips". The New York Times. Retrieved July 21, 2011.
- ^ Harvin, Al (November 17, 1974). "Iona F. D.U. and St. Francis Think Big Among Area's Small‐College Fives". The New York Times. Retrieved July 21, 2011.
- ^ Strauss, Michael (December 1, 1967). "Brooklyn College Fives Set For Season Openers Tonight". The New York Times. Retrieved July 21, 2011.
- ^ Louis Di Meglio (March 2, 2009). "Men's Basketball Team Wins The CUNYAC Championship". Brooklyn Excelsior. Archived from the original on March 5, 2009. Retrieved July 21, 2011.
- ^ Lehman. "archives" (PDF). Retrieved July 21, 2011.
- ^ "European club champions: 1958–2010". Euroleague.net. May 2, 2007. Retrieved July 21, 2011.
- ^ "Yugoslav coaching school – VLADIMIR STANKOVIC". Euroleague.net. October 23, 2010. Retrieved July 21, 2011.
- ^ Borowitz, Yoav (April 2, 2008). "Large shoes to fill". Haaretz. Retrieved July 21, 2011.
- ^ Darren Rovell (June 22, 2004). "Searching for the next Pau Gasol". ESPN. Retrieved July 21, 2011.
- ^ "Gasol Could Add International Flair". Beacon Journal. May 29, 2001. Retrieved July 21, 2011.
- ^ "Tar Heel Pros News & Notes". scout.com. May 9, 2005. Retrieved July 21, 2011.