Romain Sato
Sato, in 2013. | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 2, 1981 Bimbo, Central African Republic |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Dayton Christian (Dayton, Ohio) |
| College | Xavier (2000–2004) |
| NBA draft | 2004: 2nd round, 52nd overall pick |
| Drafted by | San Antonio Spurs |
| Playing career | 2004–2021 |
| Position | Shooting guard / small forward |
| Number | 10 |
| Career history | |
| 2004–2006 | Aurora Jesi |
| 2006 | Barcelona |
| 2006–2010 | Mens Sana Siena |
| 2010–2012 | Panathinaikos |
| 2012–2013 | Fenerbahçe |
| 2013–2017 | Valencia |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Romain Guessagba-Sato-Lebel (French pronunciation: [ʁɔmɛ̃ ɡesaɡba sato ləbɛl]; born March 2, 1981), generally known as Romain Sato, is a former Central African professional basketball player. Standing at a height of 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in), he played as a swingman.
Sato won four LBA championships with Mens Sana Siena in Italy, and was named the league's MVP in 2010. Sato won the EuroLeague title with Panathinaikos in 2011. In his four years with Valencia of the Liga ACB, he was named to the All-ACB First Team in 2014. Sato was enshrined in the FIBA Hall of Fame in 2024.
He represented the Central African Republic national team in international play, leading them at AfroBasket 2009.