Carlos Olivinha

Carlos Olivinha
Olivinha with Flamengo, in 2015.
No. 16 – Flamengo
PositionSmall forward / power forward
LeagueNBB
Personal information
Born (1983-04-18) April 18, 1983 (age 41)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
Playing career2003–present
Career history
2003–2009Flamengo
2008–2009Uberlândia
2009–2012Pinheiros
2012–presentFlamengo
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Brazil
FIBA AmeriCup
Gold medal – first place 2009 San Juan
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2015 Toronto
FIBA South American Championship
Silver medal – second place 2016 Caracas
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Isla Margarita

Carlos Alexandre Rodrigues do Nascimento (born April 18, 1983), commonly known as Carlos Olivinha, or simply Olivinha, is a Brazilian professional basketball player that currently plays for Flamengo of Novo Basquete Brasil. At 6'8" (2.03 m), he can play at either the small forward or power forward positions, with power forward being his main position. He was born in Rio de Janeiro.[1]

  1. ^ Player Profile at latinbasket.com