Leonidas Kaselakis
Leonidas Kaselakis (Greek: Λεωνίδας Κασελάκης; born 1 June 1990) is a Greek professional basketball player and the team captain for Peristeri of the Greek Basket League and the Basketball Champions League. He is a 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) tall,[1] 113 kg (250 lbs.)[2] small forward, who can also play at the power forward position if needed.
| No. 14 – Peristeri | |
|---|---|
| Position | Power forward / Small forward |
| League | Greek Basket League BCL |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 1 June 1990 Cholargos, Greece |
| Nationality | Greek |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| NBA draft | 2012: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2008–present |
| Career history | |
| 2008–2012 | Ilysiakos |
| 2012–2014 | PAOK Thessaloniki |
| 2014–2015 | AEK Athens |
| 2015–2016 | Nea Kifissia |
| 2016–2018 | Astana |
| 2018–2020 | Promitheas Patras |
| 2020–2022 | Panathinaikos |
| 2022–present | Peristeri |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Professional career
Kaselakis began his professional career in the Greek 2nd division with Ilysiakos. He signed a two-year contract with the Greek Basket League club, PAOK Thessaloniki in 2012.[3] In 2014, he moved to AEK Athens. He was named the Greek League Most Improved Player in 2016 as a player of Nea Kifisia.[4]
On 17 July 2016 Kaselakis signed with the Kazakh VTB United League team Astana, where he spent two successful seasons.[5]
On 27 June 2018 Kaselakis returned to Greece and signed a two-year contract with Promitheas Patras.
On 7 August 2020 Kaselakis signed a one-year contract with Greek Basket League champions and EuroLeague mainstays Panathinaikos.[6] In the Greek Basket League, he averaged 4.1 points and 2.3 rebounds, playing around 13 minutes per contest. Additionally, in 28 EuroLeague matches, he averaged 2.2 points and 1.5 rebounds, playing around 10 minutes per contest.
On 26 July 2021 Kaselakis agreed to extend his contract with the Greens for another season.[7] In 32 league games, he averaged 5.6 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists, playing around 18 minutes per contest. Additionally, in 31 EuroLeague games, he averaged 3.7 points and 2 rebounds, playing around 15 minutes per contest.
On 28 June 2022 Kaselakis signed a two-year contract with Peristeri of the Greek Basket League and the Basketball Champions League. In 29 league games, he averaged 8.8 points, 4 rebounds and 1.4 assists, playing around 25 minutes per contest.
National team career
Greek junior national team
As a member of the junior national basketball teams of Greece, Kaselakis won the gold medal at the 2008 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship and the silver medal at the 2009 FIBA Under-19 World Cup. He also won the gold medal at the 2009 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship and the silver medal at the 2010 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship with Greece's junior national team.
Greek senior national team
Kaselakis first became a member of the senior Greek national basketball team in 2018. He played at the 2019 FIBA World Cup qualification.
Awards and accomplishments
Pro career
Greek junior national team
- 2008 Albert Schweitzer Tournament:
Gold - 2008 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship: Gold
- 2009 FIBA Under-19 World Cup:
Silver - 2009 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship: Gold
- 2010 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship: Silver
References
- LEONIDAS KASELAKIS basketball profile Height:202 cm/6'8".
- Leonidas Kaselakis | Weight: 109 kg.
- Απέκτησε Κασελάκη ο ΠΑΟΚ (in Greek).
- Πιο βελτιωμένος ο Κασελάκης (in Greek).
- "Leonidas Kaselakis moves to Astana". 17 July 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
- "Panathinaikos announces Leonidas Kaselakis". Sportando. August 7, 2020. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- "Panathinaikos re-signs Leonidas Kaselakis". Sportando. July 26, 2021. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
External links
- EuroCup Profile
- FIBA Profile
- Eurobasket.com Profile
- Greek Basket League Profile (in English)
- Greek Basket League Profile (in Greek)