League NBA Development League Listed height 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) Height 1.98 m | Nationality Argentine Listed weight 203 lb (92 kg) Salary 543,471 USD (2016) | |
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Siblings Natalia Garino, Lorena Garino Parents Alicia Gullotta Garino, Oscar Garino Similar Nicolás Laprovíttola, Nicolás Brussino, Facundo Campazzo, Marcos Delía, Leonardo Mainoldi Profiles |
Patricio "Pato" Garino Gullotta (born May 17, 1993) is an Argentine professional basketball player for the Austin Spurs of the NBA Development League. He played college basketball for George Washington University and represents the Argentine national team.
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High school career

Garino attended Montverde Academy, leading the Eagles to a 23–4 overall record and a No. 9 ranking in the final ESPNHS Powerade Fab 50 in 2011–12.
College career

Garino spent four seasons at George Washington University. In his final season, he helped guide the Colonials to the 2016 NIT Championship and was named to the All-Tournament Team. He earned Atlantic 10 All-Defensive Team and the All-Conference Second Team honors after averaging 14.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.37 steals in 32.0 minutes, while shooting .510 (203-398) from the field and .430 (58-135) from three-point range. He was named to the Atlantic 10 All-Defensive Team in each of his final three seasons. For his collegiate career, he averaged 12.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.71 steals in 30.1 minutes while shooting .508 (567-1,1167) from the field and .364 (102-280) from long range. He ranks third in school history on George Washington's career steals list (219) and is 11th all-time in scoring (1,536 points).
Professional career

After going undrafted in the 2016 NBA draft, Garino joined the Orlando Magic for the 2016 NBA Summer League. On July 29, 2016, he signed with the San Antonio Spurs, but was waived on October 22 after appearing in four preseason games. Seven days later, he was acquired by the Austin Spurs of the NBA Development League as an affiliate of San Antonio.
Personal life
The son of Alicia Gullotta and Oscar Garino, he has two older sisters, Lorena and Natalia.
