The big man is expected to debut in the BKT EuroCup this season
Panionios re-signs center Giorgios Tsalmpouris
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Panionios Athens announced a new deal with stretch center Giorgios Tsalmpouris on Saturday.
Tsalmpouris (2.16 meters, 28 years old) averaged 8.1 points on 36.7% three-point shooting and 2.9 rebounds in 27 Greek League games last season, his first with the club. He started his career with SFR Perikos Atheiaos before playing college basketball for Iowa State University in the United States.
Tsalmpouris has since suited up for AEK Athens, Kolossos Rhodes, Larissa and Apollon Patras in Greece, as well as for Real Betis Sevilla and Surne Bilbao Basket of Spain. He helped AEK win the Intercontinental Cup in 2019 and has been a member of the Greek national team.
"I am very happy to continue at Panionios. I want to believe that we will have a remarkable year, first of all with good health, building a good team that will enable us to take the next step and have a better season than last year. I am excited to be back on the court as a Panionios player and with a European competition now, which is important for every player," Tsalmpouris said.
"Coach Pavicevic played a decisive role in my decision to remain in the team. I want to be where they want me. I had a great time at Panionios, I have found an environment that is healthy and professional and I believe that we will constantly improve at all levels."