Defensor lands Mateo Giano

Defensor Sporting Club Montevideo (LUB) has signed 25-year-old Italian point guard Mateo Giano for the upcoming season. Giano, who holds dual citizenship, most recently played for U.Atletica. He averaged 13.4ppg, 2.8rpg, 3.0apg, and 1.6spg in 28 LUB games last season, earning him a spot in the top 5. Giano's performance also led to him being named League Player of the Week.
He has also played in Chile (Sportiva Italiana), Uruguay (Cordon, Stockolmo, Goes, Capitol, and Penarol), and Chile.
Giano's team reached the Uruguay Metropolitan League Semifinals in 2022. He was chosen for the Latinbasket.com All-Uruguay Metropolitan League Honorable Mention in 2023.