Cristiano Felicio

Cristiano Silva Felicio was born in Pouso Alegre, Brazil in 1992. He began his pro career at 17 in Brazil, spending three seasons with Minas Tenis Clube. In 2012, Felicio moved to the United States to play at the CCSE Prep Academy in Sacramento. He returned to Brazil in 2013 and logged another two years with Flamengo before signing with the Bulls in July 2015. Felicio has represented his country in a few events, most notably the 2011 FIBA U19 World Championship and 2016 Summer Olympics. Follow him on Instagram (@imfelicio). Before making his way to the NBA, Felicio spent six seasons in his native Brazil. As a 17-year-old, he joined Minas Tenis Clube as part of the Novo Basquete Brasil. Following the 2012 season, he moved to Sacramento to attend the CCSE Prep Academy. He had hoped to gain eligibility to attend University of Oregon in 2013-14, but he was deemed ineligible. He returned to Brazil and played two seasons with Flamengo in the Brazilian National League. The team won the FIBO Americas League and the FIBA International Cup in 2014. Felicio also represented Brazil in FIBA competition starting in 2010. In the 2011 FIBA U19 World Championship, the 6-foot-10 forward averaged 9.5 points and 7.1 rebounds. He made himself available for the 2014 NBA Draft.