Emanuel Neto

Emanuel Neto (born 1984 in Luanda, Angola) is a 6'9" basketball center who attended Stony Brook University from 2006-07 after transferring from San Jacinto College. Neto was also a member of the Angola national basketball team which ranked 10th in the 2006 FIBA World Championship. During the 2006-2007 season for Stony Brook, Neto's first, he averaged 4.8 points per game and 5.6 rebounds. He had a career high in both points and rebounds on January 25, 2007. On that day against the University of Maine, Neto scored 13 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in 23 minutes while his squad lost 74-66.

Emanuel Neto
Personal information
Born (1984-05-15) May 15, 1984
Luanda, Angola
NationalityAngolan
Listed height206 cm (6.76 ft)
Listed weight104 kg (229 lb)
Career information
College
NBA draft2008: undrafted
PositionCenter
Medals
Men's Basketball
Representing  Angola
FIBA Africa Under-18 Championship
Silver medal – second placeAlexandria 2002Angola U18
FIBA Africa Clubs Champions Cup
Silver medal – second placeKigali 2009Petro Atlético

2008 Summer Olympics

Neto was invited to join the Angolan national team for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, accepted the invitation, but was "banned" by the Republic of China, from participating in the summer Olympic games in Beijing, consequence of his very active role in the fight for peace in Sudan(Darfur), and involvement with Team Darfur.[1]

References
  1. Angola Archived 2008-07-05 at the Wayback Machine AfrokBasket


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