Niccolo “Nico” Mannion is an Italian-American basketball player. He is currently playing in the Guard position for Virtus Segafredo Bologna in the EuroLeague.
Nico Mannion was born on March 14, 2001 in Sienna, Italy. He played basketball during his high school years and college years in the United States. He has also played basketball for Club Deportivo Saski-Baskonia, S.A.D. in the Liga ACB. Throughout his basketball career so far, he has gained numerous achievements. This includes being the EuroCup Champion in 2022, 2-times Italian Summercup Winner, McDonald’s All-American in 2019 and a member of the Second Team All-Pac 12 in 2020. Besides playing in the EuroLeague, Nico Manniopn has also played in the NBA for the Golden State Warriors.
Mannion has notched up a PPG of 4.1, with a RPG of 1.5, APG of 2.3 and a BPG of .0 so far in his basketball career. He is a member of the Italy National Basketball Team in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Nico Mannion’s Parents
Nico Mannion was born to Pace Mannion and Gaia Bianchi Mannion. He comes from an athletic background as both of them are former athletes.
Who is Nico Mannion’s Mother?
Nico Mannion’s mother is Gaia Bianchi Mannion. She is a former athlete like her son. She used to play volleyball and was a member of the Italy Women’s National Volleyball Team. She is also known for her passion regarding food and fitness.
Gaia Bianchi Mannion loves her son very much and is his biggest supporter. She introduced Parmigiano Reggiano cheese in his food when he was very young. Since then, it has become his favorite cheese. He also inherited his passion for health and fitness from his mother.
Who is Nico Mannion’s Father?
Nico Mannion’s father is Pace Shewan Mannion. He is a former basketball player himself. He has played in the NBA for different teams like the Golden State Warriors, Utah Jazz, New Jersey Nets (now Brooklyn Nets), Milwaukee Bucks, Atlanta Hawks and Detroit Pistons. He also played basketball in Italy and helped Pallacanestro Cantu become the FIBA Korac Cup winner in 1991. He retired in 2002. He has also worked as a game analyst for the Utah Jazz.
There is a very close bond between Pace Mannion and his son Nico Mannion. He has not only given fatherly advice regarding the game to his son but also shared his knowledge about drills and skills. He also inspired consistency in his son. Hen already thinks that his son is a much better player than he was.
What Nationality are Nico Mannion’s Parents?
Nico Mannion’s father Pace Mannion was born in the United States and later settled in Italy. Therefore, he holds both American and Italian nationalities, though by ethnicity he is American.
His mother Gaia Bianchi Mannion is from Italy and is Italian in nationality and ethnicity.
FAQs
A. Nico Mannion is currently 22 years old as of 2023.
A. Nico Mannion’s parents are Pace Mannion and Gaia Bianchi Mannion.
A. Nico Mannion currently plays for Virtus Segafredo Bologna in EuroLeague and Club Deportivo Saki-Baskonia, S.A.D. in Liga ACB.
A. Nico Masnnion is Italian-American by ethnicity. His father is American while his mother is Italian.
A. Nico Mannion is a member of the Italy National Basketball Team for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
