Ioannis Karathanasis

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.

Ioannis Karathanasis
Personal information
Born (1991-02-17) February 17, 1991
Thessaloniki, Greece
NationalityGreek
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
Playing career2010–2017
PositionSmall forward
Career history
2010–2011Panellinios
2011–2014Kavala
2014–2015Aris Thessaloniki
2015–2017Aries Trikala
Medals
Men's Basketball
Representing  Greece
FIBA Under-19 World Cup
Silver medal – second place 2009 New Zealand Under-19
FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship
Silver medal – second place 2010 Croatia Under-20
FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship
Gold medal – first place 2008 Greece Under-18
Albert Schweitzer Tournament
Gold medal – first place 2008 Germany Under-18

Professional career

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

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
  1. Euroleague.net Reds sign Karathanasis.
  2. Eurocupbasketball.com - PANELLINIOS adds prospect Karathanasis.
  3. "Kavala lands former NBA player Patrick O'Bryant". Archived from the original on 2011-09-19. Retrieved 2011-08-19.
  4. Karamousadakis, Anastasis (September 1, 2014). "Στον Άρη ο Καραθανάσης". sport24.gr. Retrieved September 2, 2015.


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