Matthew William Santangelo (born September 8, 1977) is an American–Italian former professional basketball player. He played college basketball at Gonzaga University.

Matt Santangelo
Personal information
Born (1977-09-08) September 8, 1977 (age 47)
Portland, Oregon
NationalityAmerican / Italian
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight176 lb (80 kg)
Career information
High schoolCentral Catholic (Portland, Oregon)
CollegeGonzaga (1996–2000)
NBA draft2000: undrafted
Playing career2000–2006
PositionPoint guard
Career history
2000Iraklis Thessaloniki
2000–2001Pallacanestro Cantù
2001–2002WTK Anwil Włocławek
2002–2005Caja San Fernando
2005–2006AMG Sebastiani Basket Rieti
2006Benetton Treviso
Career highlights and awards
  • Italian League champion (2006)
  • 3× First-team All-WCC (1998–2000)
  • WCC co-Freshman of the Year (1997)
Medals
Men's Basketball
Representing  United States
Summer Universiade
Gold medal – first place 1999 Palma National Team

With the USA men's basketball team he won a gold medal at the 1999 World University Games in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.

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