Paolo Marinelli
# Paolo Marinelli

Paolo Marinelli (born 10 April 1995 in Rijeka) is a Croatian professional basketball player for Évreux of the French second-tier Pro B 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 debut he became 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 minor role in team, playing 9 games in Adriatic League.

After struggling with injuries in Olimpija roster in November 2014 Marinelli get more chance on pitch. On 3 December 2014 he scored 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
