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Biography
Tomas Ress (born August 22, 1980) is an Italian professional basketball player who currently plays for Reyer Venezia Mestre of the Lega Basket Serie A. He is a 2.11 m (6 ft 11 in) tall 111 kg (245 lb.) center.
Amateur career
Ress played high school basketball at Champagnat Catholic School in Hialeah, Florida. He then played college basketball at Texas A&M University with the Texas A&M Aggies.
Professional career
Ress began his pro career with Virtus Bologna during the 1997-98 season. He then moved to Victoria Libertas Pesaro, before joining Fortitudo Bologna. He then moved to Pallacanestro Reggio Emilia, before moving to Montepaschi Siena. In July 2014, he signed with Reyer Venezia Mestre.
Italian national team
Rees played with the Italian national basketball team at the 2005 Mediterranean Games, where he won the gold medal.
Personal
Ress' sister is former WNBA player Kathrin Ress.