title: Stefano Rusconi
text: # Stefano Rusconi
  
  Stefano Rusconi (born October 2, 1968) is an Italian former professional basketball player. At a height of 208 cm (6 ft 10 in) tall, he played at the center position.
  
  ## Professional career
  
  Rusconi was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers, in the 2nd round (52nd overall pick), of the 1990 NBA draft. They traded his NBA draft rights to the Phoenix Suns, in 1991, for the draft rights to Miloš Babić. Rusconi appeared in seven games with the Suns, in the 1995–96 NBA season.
  
  He was a member of the FIBA European Selection team, in 1990. Rusconi was the Italian League MVP in 1995.
  
  ## National team career
  
  Rusconi was a member of the senior Italian national basketball team. With Italy, he won the silver medal at the 1991 EuroBasket.
  
  