Sotirios Karapostolou

Sotirios "Soto" Karapostolou (alternate spelling: Sotiris) (Greek: Σωτηρης "Σωτω" Καραποστολου; born July 15, 1978) is a Greek former professional basketball player and current basketball assistant coach. During his playing days, he was a 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) tall shooting guard-small forward.

Sotirios Karapostolou
Σωτηρης Καραποστολου
Aris Thessaloniki
PositionAssistant coach
LeagueGreek Basket League
EuroCup
Personal information
Born (1978-07-15) July 15, 1978
Larissa, Greece
NationalityGreek
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
CollegeSouthern New Hampshire (1999–2003)
NBA draft2003: undrafted
Playing career2003–2015
PositionShooting guard / small forward
Career history
As player:
2003–2004Artland Dragons (Germany)
2004–2005Aris Thessaloniki (Greece)
2005–2006Makedonikos (Greece)
2006–2007Panellinios (Greece)
2007–2008Rethymno (Greece)
2008Keravnos (Cyprus)
2008–2009Olympia Larissa (Greece)
2009–2010Iraklis Thessaloniki (Greece)
2010–2012Kavala (Greece)
2012–2013Aris (Greece)
2013–2015Kavala (Greece)
As coach:
2021–2022Iraklis Thessaloniki (assistant)
2022–presentAris Thessaloniki (assistant)

College career

Karapostolou played college basketball at Southern New Hampshire University. He was inducted into the school's athletic hall of fame in 2009.[1]

Professional career

In his pro career, Karapostolou has played with the following clubs: Artland Dragons, Aris, Makedonikos, Panellinios, Rethymno, Keravnos, Olympia Larissa, Iraklis, and Kavala. He returned to Kavala in 2013, after having previously played with the club.

Coaching career

In the summer of 2021, Karapostolou became an assistant coach for Iraklis Thessaloniki, under coach Thanasis Skourtopoulos. In 2022, he moved to Aris, under coach Giannis Kastritis.

References

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