Marcel de Souza (basketball)
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| Born | 4 December 1956 Campinas, Brazil |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6.5 in (1.99 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Position | Shooting guard / small forward |
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Marcel Ramon Ponickwar de Souza, commonly known as Marcel de Souza, or simply Marcel (born December 4, 1956, in Campinas), is a retired Brazilian professional basketball player and a professional coach.
Professional career
[edit]During his pro club career, de Souza won the 1979 edition of the FIBA Intercontinental Cup, while a member of EC Sírio.
National team career
[edit]De Souza played at 5 FIBA World Cups: (1974, 1978, 1982, 1986, and 1990). He totaled 37 games played and 494 points scored during those competitions, and he won a bronze medal at the 1978 tournament. De Souza also played with Brazil at the Summer Olympic Games of 1980, 1984, 1988, and 1992.
Personal life
[edit]De Souza is the older brother of Maury de Souza, who is also a Brazilian former professional basketball player. De Souza is also the father-in-law of Brazilian professional basketball player Guilherme Giovannoni.
External links
[edit]- FIBA Profile 1
- FIBA Profile 2
- Profile at the official website of the Brazilian basketball federation (in Portuguese)
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