Paolo Marinelli

Paolo Marinelli (born 10 April 1995) is a Croatian professional basketball player currently playing for Split in the Croatian League and the ABA League. Standing at 1.91 m, he plays at the point guard position.

Professional career Marinelli started playing basketball for the youth selection of KK Jadran before joining Akademija Vujčić in 2011. He made his senior debut against KK Alkar in A-1 Liga in February 2012, when he played 7 minutes. After his debut, he became a regular player for Split, playing in A-1 Liga and Adriatic League.

In August 2013, Marinelli signed four-year contract with Union Olimpija.

In his first season in Ljubljana, Marinelli had a minor role in the team, playing 9 games in the Adriatic League.

After struggling with injuries in the Olimpija roster in November 2014, Marinelli got more chances on the pitch. On 3 December 2014, he scored a career-high 18 points in an 89 - 67 win over Szolnoki Olaj KK (Round 8, Eurocup).

On 11 August 2015 he was loaned to Kvarner 2010 of the Croatian A-1 Liga for the 2015–16 season.

On 7 November 2021, Marinelli signed in Belgium with Belfius Mons-Hainaut of the BNXT League.

In December 2021, Marinelli signed with Évreux of the French second-tier Pro B league.

Personal life Marinelli is a member of the Italian Community in Dalmatia.

Individual awards 2013 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship: All-Tournament Team