Miguel Miranda (basketball)

Miguel Ângelo Saraiva Miranda (born October 9, 1978, Porto) is a Portuguese former basketball player.

Miguel Miranda
Personal information
Born (1978-10-09) October 9, 1978 (age 46)
Porto
NationalityPortuguese
Listed height6 ft 8.7 in (2.05 m)
Listed weight216 lb (98 kg)
Career information
Playing career1996–2018
PositionForward-center
Career history
As player:
1996–2000FC Porto
2000–2006CA Queluz
2006–2010Ovarense
2010–2012FC Porto
2012–2016Ovarense
2016–2018FC Porto
As coach:
2021–presentVitória S.C.

Coaching career

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Miranda began coaching Vitória S.C. in the 2021–22 season.[1] Despite having a smaller budget than other teams, he was able to make them a competitive team. In the 2023–24 season, they finished seventh, and were eliminated in the quarterfinals round of the playoffs.[2]

Miranda renewed his contract with the team for one more season.[2]

Personal life

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In 2023, Miranda underwent surgery for an aneurysm.[1]

Honours

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FC Porto
CA Queluz
Ovarense

References

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  1. ^ a b "Miguel Miranda operado a um aneurisma". www.zerozero.pt (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-11-21.
  2. ^ a b "Miguel Miranda renova com o Vitória SC". www.zerozero.pt (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-11-21.
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