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{{Infobox basketball biography
| name = Lee Melchionni
| draft_year = 2006
| years1 = 2006–2007
| team1 = Cimberio Novara
| career_number = 13
| career_position = ] / ]
| career_end = 2007
| career_start = 2006
| college = * ] (2002–2006)
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1983|9|30}}
| high_school = * ]<br/>(])
| weight_kg = 92.9
| weight_lb = 205
| height_m = 1.98
| height_in = 6
| height_ft = 6
| nationality = American
| highlights = * ] honorable mention (2002)
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'''Lee Melchionni''' (born in ] on ], ]) is a former collegiate men's ] player in the ]. He played with the ] ] and was number 13. Melchionni played primarily at the ] position. . '''Lee Melchionni''' (born September 30, 1983) is an American sports agent and former professional ] player. Melchionni played college basketball for the ] ] in the ].
==High school career==
⚫ Melchionni was a high honorable mention All-American in the 2001–02 season and a high honorable mention ]. He was a two-time all-state selection (2001–2002), three-time all-county selection, and two-time all-city selection. He was the MVP of the 2002 Prime Time Shootout. During his ] year at ] in ], he averaged 19.7 points, 9.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 3.0 steals. Melchionni finished with over 1200 points and 800 rebounds. He also averaged 16 points, a team-best 9.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 4.0 steals as a ]. He helped lead Germantown to a 27–3 record and a number 17 national ranking by '']'' in 2000–01. He averaged 12.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists as a ] and averaged 10.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists as a freshman.


==College career==
Melchionni comes from a family rich with talented athletes. His father, ] played basketball with Duke and was team captain. Gary was also an All-ACC performer and was drafted by the ] in the 2nd Round of the ]. His uncle, ] played college basketball with ] while in college and played with the ] and ] while playing in the ]. Bill's number was retired by Villanova and the Nets.
⚫ Melchionni played with the ] ] from 2002 to 2006 and was number 13. Melchionni played primarily at the ] position.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=152121|title=Lee Melchionni - 2005-06 - Men's Basketball}}</ref>


==High school == ==Professional career==


=== Cimberio Novara (2006–2007) ===
⚫ Melchionni was a high honorable mention All-American in the 2001-02, high honorable mention ] in 2002, Lee also ranked among the nation's top 100 recruits by ] and ]. He was a two-time all-state selection(2001-2002), three-time all-county selection and two-time all-city performer. He was the MVP of the 2002 Prime Time Shootout. During his ] year at ] in ] he averaged 19.7 points, 9.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 3.0 steals. Melchionni finished with over 1200 points and 800 rebounds. He also averaged 16 points, a team-best 9.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 4.0 steals as a ]. He helped lead Germantown to a 27-3 record and a number 17 national ranking by USA Today in 2000-01. He averaged 12.0 points,6.0 rebounds and 2.0 rebounds as a ] and averaged 10.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists as a . He was also achieved success playing soccer, he scored 44 goals as a freshman and sophomore.
Melchionni spent a single season playing professionally in Italy for Cimberio Novara in the Italian 2nd division. Melchionni is now working as an NBA Player Agent for Wasserman Media Group, representing players like ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_24140694/nuggets-danilo-gallinari-progressing-well-rehab|title=Danilo Gallinari progressing well with rehab for Denver Nuggets|date=September 20, 2013 |newspaper=]|accessdate=September 21, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dukechronicle.com/blogs/bluezone/posts/2013/06/19/where-are-they-now-duke-basketball-edition-lee-melchionni|title=Where are they now? Duke basketball edition: Lee Melchionni}}</ref> Melchionni was also enrolled in evening law school at ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.news-record.com/node/17660|title=Ex-Duke player Melchionni takes on new challenge|date=June 22, 2008 |publisher=]|accessdate=January 18, 2010}}</ref>


==Collegiate == ==Personal life==
Melchionni was born in ]. His father, ], also played basketball at Duke and was team captain. Gary was also an ] performer and was drafted by the ] in the 2nd Round of the ]. Lee's uncle, ], played college basketball with ] while in college and played with the ] and ] while playing in the ].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A18626-2005Mar8.html|title=Melchionni Gets Boost by Dropping Depth Charge|date=March 10, 2005|newspaper=]|accessdate=November 23, 2009 | first=Mark | last=Schlabach}}</ref> Lee's younger brother, Dean Melchionni, played college basketball for the ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Texas Longhorns Men's Basketball|url=http://www.texassports.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/melchionni_dean00.html|work=CBS Sports|accessdate=April 30, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130514180043/http://www.texassports.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/melchionni_dean00.html|archive-date=May 14, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==References==
⚫ Melchionni played with the ] ] and was number 13. Melchionni played primarily at the ] position.
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'''Freshman Season (2002-03)''' Melchionni averaged only 1.0 points and 0.7 boards a game while he was freshman. He had a season high eight points in a game against the ].

'''Sophomore Season (2003-04)''' He averaged 1.5 points and 0.7 boards in 27 games coming off the bench. He doubled his playing time from the previous season with 145 minutes. He saw some action from the bench against the ] in the Final Four. In the first round of the NCAA tournament he notched six points, two rebounds, and one assist against ]. He also registered a career high nine points in a game against the ].

'''Junior Season (2004-2005)''' He played in all 33 games and started 14 times while he averaged 7.7 points and 3.4 boards. His 7.7 points per game average ranked fourth on the team. He shot .406 from the field (80 of 197) and .396 from three-point range (57 of 144). His three-point percentage ranked third on the squad and 11th in the ACC. His numbers improved to 8.9 points per game in ACC play. During his Junior year Melchionni matched a career high against St. John's University with a total of 16 points and four three-pointers and surpassed a career high with nine rebounds.

'''Senior Season (2005-06) ''' In his final year with the Blue Devils he averaged 5.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game. He also averaged 19.8 minutes per game and played in all 36 of Duke's games. He recorded 16 points versus ], 12 points against ], 18 against ], 17 points and 5 three-point field goals versus ], 10 against ], recorded 12 points against N.C. State, and 13 points against Duke's rival ].


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Lee Melchionni
Personal information
Born (1983-09-30) September 30, 1983 (age 41)
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school
College
NBA draft2006: undrafted
Playing career2006–2007
PositionSmall forward / power forward
Number13
Career history
2006–2007Cimberio Novara
Career highlights and awards
Lee Melchionni talking to the crowd after his last game in Cameron Indoor Stadium

Lee Melchionni (born September 30, 1983) is an American sports agent and former professional basketball player. Melchionni played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils in the NCAA.

High school career

Melchionni was a high honorable mention All-American in the 2001–02 season and a high honorable mention McDonald's All-America. He was a two-time all-state selection (2001–2002), three-time all-county selection, and two-time all-city selection. He was the MVP of the 2002 Prime Time Shootout. During his senior year at Germantown Academy in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, he averaged 19.7 points, 9.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 3.0 steals. Melchionni finished with over 1200 points and 800 rebounds. He also averaged 16 points, a team-best 9.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 4.0 steals as a junior. He helped lead Germantown to a 27–3 record and a number 17 national ranking by USA Today in 2000–01. He averaged 12.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists as a sophomore and averaged 10.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists as a freshman.

College career

Melchionni played with the Duke Blue Devils from 2002 to 2006 and was number 13. Melchionni played primarily at the forward position.

Professional career

Cimberio Novara (2006–2007)

Melchionni spent a single season playing professionally in Italy for Cimberio Novara in the Italian 2nd division. Melchionni is now working as an NBA Player Agent for Wasserman Media Group, representing players like Danilo Gallinari. Melchionni was also enrolled in evening law school at Loyola Law School.

Personal life

Melchionni was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. His father, Gary Melchionni, also played basketball at Duke and was team captain. Gary was also an All-ACC performer and was drafted by the Phoenix Suns in the 2nd Round of the 1973 NBA draft. Lee's uncle, Bill Melchionni, played college basketball with Villanova while in college and played with the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets while playing in the NBA. Lee's younger brother, Dean Melchionni, played college basketball for the Texas Longhorns.

References

  1. "Lee Melchionni - 2005-06 - Men's Basketball".
  2. "Danilo Gallinari progressing well with rehab for Denver Nuggets". The Denver Post. September 20, 2013. Retrieved September 21, 2013.
  3. "Where are they now? Duke basketball edition: Lee Melchionni".
  4. "Ex-Duke player Melchionni takes on new challenge". News & Record. June 22, 2008. Retrieved January 18, 2010.
  5. Schlabach, Mark (March 10, 2005). "Melchionni Gets Boost by Dropping Depth Charge". The Washington Post. Retrieved November 23, 2009.
  6. "Texas Longhorns Men's Basketball". CBS Sports. Archived from the original on May 14, 2013. Retrieved April 30, 2013.

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