Mauro "Libu" Liburdi (born December 6, 1982) is an Italian professional basketball forward with Italian citizenship. He is from Cassino, Italy. Known for being a committed and hard working player, he's developed his perimeter game and long range shooting while training with many of the players from the New York Knicks in the United States. Librudi started his career as an inside player, but now can also play the SF position.
In February 2013, Liburdi became both the first, and youngest, active player in the history of basketball to own a professional team in Italy. He is a partner of Basket Cassino and is their starting power forward.[1]
Liburdi led his team during the SHAPE International Basketball Tournament in Belgium, beating the US for the first time in 12 years.[2]
Mauro Liburdi Military National Team
In 2014 it was reported Liburdi debut in boxing (Rome Heavyweight division)
In 2017, National Television RAI3 interview Liburdi for the Record of his Team since his arrival in January (13W from January to April) explaining his passion for boxing and basketball, quoting his friendship with NBA player Danilo Gallinari.[citation needed]
