Omiros Netzipoglou (Greek: Όμηρος Νετζήπογλου, born November 18, 2002) is a Greek professional basketball player for AEK Athens of the Greek Basket League. He mainly plays at the shooting guard position.
 Netzipoglou in 2023 | |
| No. 21 – AEK Athens | |
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| Position | Shooting guard / small forward |
| League | Greek Basket League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 18, 2002 Thessaloniki, Greece |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4.7 in (1.95 m) |
| Listed weight | 176 lb (80 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2019–present |
| Career history | |
| 2019–2023 | Aris Thessaloniki |
| 2023–present | AEK Athens |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Early life and career
editNetzipoglou origins come from Asia Minor. He grew up in Kordelio, Thessaloniki. He joined Aris Thessaloniki amateur team in 2017 and managed to win two championships with the club from Thessaloniki.
Professional career
editNetzipoglou began his pro career in the Greek Basket League with Aris Thessaloniki, in the 2019–20 season. He debuted in Greece's top-tier level, with Aris, in a game against Kolossos Rodou, scoring 4 points.[1] He was named the Greek League Best Young Player for the 2021–2022 season.[2]
On July 11, 2023, Netzipoglou joined AEK Athens of the Greek Basket League.[3] During his first season with the club, he averaged 7.6 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1 assists per game in the Greek Basket League.
References
edit- ^ PRESSARIS (2021-04-03). "Ντεμπούτο στη Ρόδο για τον Νετζήπογλου". pressaris.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 2023-06-03.
- ^ "Ο Όμηρος Νετζήπογλου Καλύτερος Νέος Παίκτης για την σεζόν 2021-22". - Ε.Σ.Α.Κ.Ε. Retrieved 2023-06-03.
- ^ "AEK announced Omiros Netzipoglou, Kyle Weems joined Derthona". Eurohoops. 2023-07-11. Retrieved 2023-08-13.