Originally an early entry candidate for the 2005 NBA Draft before withdrawing his name from consideration.
Career Highlights: Played for the Greek Under-18, Under-20 and Under-21 National Teams. Helped lead the Greek Under-18 squad to the bronze medal at the 2003 World Championships in Greece. At the European Under-20 Championships in 2004, averaged 15.8 points and 6.6 rebounds. Played in the Greek A-1 League All-Star Game in 2005 and 2006. Played this past season for Olympiakos, after spending the previous four seasons with PAOK of the Greek A-1 League.
2005-06: In his first season with Olympiakos, averaged 6.2 points and 4.1 rebounds. Averaged 6.7 points and 4.4 rebounds in Euroleague action. Had 13 points and six rebounds against Maccabi in the Euroleague semifinals. Scored 14 points against Milano.
2004-05: Averaged 7.0 points and 4.9 rebounds for PAOK. In ULEP Cup action, averaged 5.3 points and 4.6 rebounds.
2003-04: Averaged 6.8 points and 3.5 rebounds.
Strengths: Solid basketball I.O. and good instincts. Moves well without the ball. Effort player, who does a lot of things well, but nothing spectacular.
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