Nicolo Melli

About

Italian basketball forward who helped lead Olimpia Milano to the Serie A title in 2014, its first championship in nearly two decades. He later signed with Brose Baskets of the Basketball Bundesliga.

Before Fame

He played his youth basketball with Pallacanestro Reggiana. He had a very brief stint with the senior club when he was 13, but officially went pro in 2007.

Trivia

He's represented Italy in EuroBasket competition. He's worked out for several NBA teams and was eligible for the 2013 NBA Draft, but his game has largely been described as being more fit for Europe.

Family Life

He was born to Julie Vollersten and Leopoldo Melli. His mother won a silver medal in volleyball with the United States in 1984.

Associated With

After winning co-MVP of the Jordan Classic Camp in 2006, he had a chance to go to the US and meet Michael Jordan.