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Juan Antonio Morales

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Juan Antonio Morales
Personal information
Born (1969-04-18) April 18, 1969 (age 55)
Bilbao, Spain
Listed height6 ft 11.1 in (2.11 m)
Career information
Playing career1986–2003
PositionCenter
Career history
1986–1987Loyola Bilbao
1987–1995Joventut Badalona
1995–1997Real Madrid
1997–1999PAOK
1999–2000Saski Baskonia
2000–2001Panionios
2001–2002PAOK
2002Basket Rimini Crabs
2002–2003Olympiacos
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Representing  Spain
Men's Basketball
Mediterranean Games
Silver medal – second place 1987 Syria Spain National Team
European Championship for Cadets
Silver medal – second place 1985 Bulgaria National Team

Juan Antonio Morales (born April 18, 1969) is a retired Spanish professional basketball player.

Professional career

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Morales started his career from the local club Loyola Bilbao. In 1987 he transferred to Joventut Badalona. He played eight years with the Catalan club and he won two Spanish Championship, the Korac Cup and EuroLeague. He continued his career in Real Madrid Baloncesto from 1995 to 1997; he completed his collection with European titles with FIBA Saporta Cup in 1997. Morales also played three years in the whole with P.A.O.K. BC, Saski Baskonia, Panionios B.C., Basket Rimini Crabs and Olympiacos B.C. His last title was the Greek Basketball Cup in 1999. He end his career in 1999, playing with Olympiakos.[1]

National team

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Morales played with Spain men's national basketball team in 1988 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament, but his missed the Olympic tournament due to a serious ankle injury. He also took part at the EuroBasket 1989 and EuroBasket 1993. Moreover, he won the silver medal in 1987 Mediterranean Games and 1985 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship

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