Ioannis Karathanasis
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 17, 1991 Thessaloniki, Greece |
| Nationality | Greek |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2010–2017 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Career history | |
| 2010–2011 | Panellinios |
| 2011–2014 | Kavala |
| 2014–2015 | Aris Thessaloniki |
| 2015–2017 | Aries Trikala |
Ioannis Karathanasis (alternate spelling: Giannis) (Greek: Γιάννης Καραθανάσης; born February 17, 1991) is a Greek former professional basketball player. At a height of 2.03 m (6'8") tall, he played at both the small forward or power forward positions, with small forward being his primary position.
Professional career
[edit]Karathanasis began his basketball career playing with the youth clubs of the Asteria Basketball Academy in Thessaloniki, Greece. He joined the Greek League power Olympiacos in the year 2008,[1] and played with their youth clubs, before going on loan to the semi-pro Greek 3rd Division club Mantoulidis, for the 2009–10 season.
He began his pro career in 2010, when he joined the Greek League club Panellinios.[2] In August 2011, he signed with the Greek League club Kavala.[3] In September 2014, Karathanasis signed a contract with Aris for the 2014–15 season.[4] On September 15, 2015, he was officially signed by Aries Trikala for the 2015–16 season.
National team career
[edit]With Greece's junior national teams, Karathanasis won the gold medal at the 2008 Albert Schweitzer Tournament, and the 2008 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship, as well as the silver medal at the 2009 FIBA Under-19 World Cup.
References
[edit]- ^ Euroleague.net Reds sign Karathanasis.
- ^ Eurocupbasketball.com - PANELLINIOS adds prospect Karathanasis.
- ^ "Kavala lands former NBA player Patrick O'Bryant". Archived from the original on 2011-09-19. Retrieved 2011-08-19.
- ^ Karamousadakis, Anastasis (September 1, 2014). "Στον Άρη ο Καραθανάσης". sport24.gr. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
External links
[edit]- FIBA Profile
- FIBA Europe Profile
- EuroCup Profile
- Eurobasket.com Profile
- Greek League Profile (in Greek)
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