Chicho Sibilio

Cándido Antonio Sibilio Hughes, most commonly known as Chicho Sibilio (3 October 1958 – 10 August 2019), was a Dominican-Spanish professional basketball player and coach. During his pro club playing career, Sibilio, who was well-known for being a great three-point shooter, won the FIBA Club World Cup championship in 1985, and the European Super Cup championship in 1986. He was also a EuroLeague Finalist in 1984.

As a member of the senior Spanish national team, he competed in the men's tournament at the 1980 Moscow Summer Olympic Games.

Early years and youth career Sibilio was born and raised in the Dominican Republic. He grew up starring in youth team competitions in the sports of baseball and basketball. In February 1976, at the age of 17, he moved to Spain. He acquired Spanish citizenship roughly a year later, on 16 June 1977. With Barca's youth team, he won the ISF World Schools' Championship in 1977.

Professional career During his professional club career, Sibilio played with the Spanish club Barcelona, from 1976 to 1989. With Barcelona, he won Spain's top-tier level Spanish Primera División and Spanish ACB league championship five times, in the years 1981, 1983, 1987, 1988, and 1989.