Nicole Romeo

Nicole Elaine Romeo (born 29 August 1989) is an Australian-Italian basketball player.

College Romeo played one season of college basketball at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington for the Huskies.

Career Australia In 2009, Romeo was a member of the Sandringham Sabres team in the SEABL. In 2010 and 2011, Romeo was a member of the Rockhampton Cyclones in the Queensland Basketball League. In an October 2010 game against Townsville, she scored 12 points and was third overall in scoring for the Capitals in that game. In a November 2010 game against the Bendigo Spirit, she and Nicole Hunt were in charge of and were successful in largely shutting down Kristi Harrower. In a December 2010 game against the Adelaide Lightning, she scored 12 points. During the 2010/2011 season, she would sometimes play point guard and the Canberra Times described her as being a threat on the perimeter.

Romeo joined the Townsville Fire for the 2011–12 season. Her teammates included Ellie Manou and Mia Newley. She arrived in Townsville in early September in order to get ready for pre-season training with the team, where she was expected to be the backup point guard. Romeo remained with the Fire for another year throughout the 2012–13 season. Romeo signed with the newly re-branded, Melbourne Boomers for the 2013–14 season. Playing alongside the likes of Rebecca Allen, Tess Madgen & Rachel Jarry.

Europe Since departing the Australian League, Romeo has played across Europe in Germany, Spain, Turkey and Italy.

National team Senior Level After growing up in Australia, Romeo pledged her allegiance to Italy after obtaining citizenship. Romeo made her debut with the Italian national team in November 2018 during the EuroBasket qualifiers.

Personal life Romeo was born on 29 August 1989. She is tall. Romeo plays at the guard position. Romeo played her junior basketball with the Norwood Flames Basketball Club in South Australia. Romeo has both Australian & Italian passports.