Stavros Schizas
Stavros Schizas (Greek: Σταύρος Σχίζας); (born January 10, 1989 in Athens, Greece) is a Greek professional basketball player for PAOK of the Greek Basket League and the Basketball Champions League. He is 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)[1] tall and plays as a swingman.
No. 8 – PAOK Thessaloniki | |
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Position | Small forward / Shooting guard |
League | Greek Basket League BCL |
Personal information | |
Born | Athens, Greece | January 10, 1989
Nationality | Greek |
Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
Career information | |
College |
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NBA draft | 2014: undrafted |
Playing career | 2014–present |
Career history | |
2014–2016 | Rethymno |
2016–2017 | Kymi |
2017–2018 | Kolossos Rodou |
2018–2020 | PAOK |
2020–2021 | Iraklis Thessaloniki |
2021–2023 | Aris Thessaloniki |
2023–present | PAOK |
College career
Schizas played college basketball at Kirtland Community College and at Rochester College. As a sophomore, Schizas averaged 16,5 points and 8,5 rebounds per game.
Professional career
In 2014, Schizas began his professional career with the Greek League club Rethymno Aegean.[2] He stayed to the club until 2016.
On July 4, 2016, Schizas joined Kymis.[3] On July 1, 2017, after playing one year with Kymis, Schizas signed with Kolossos.[4] On July 14, 2018, Schizas moved to Thessaloniki for PAOK, signing a two-year contract.[5]
On July 23, 2020, Schizas switched to Iraklis Thessaloniki.[6]
On July 25, 2021, Schizas signed with his third Greek Basket League club from Thessaloniki, Aris, where he was named team captain alongside Olivier Hanlan. He appeared in only 10 league games due to injuries, averaging 4 points and 1.4 rebounds in 10 minutes per contest. In his second season with Aris, Schizas appeared in 15 league games, averaging 2.4 points and 1.2 rebounds in 11 minutes per contest.
On August 5, 2023, Schizas returned to PAOK.
References
- ESAKE.gr ΣΧΙΖΑΣ ΣΤΑΥΡΟΣ | HEIGHT 1.96 (in Greek).
- AGO Rethymno signs rookie Stavros Schizas.
- "Kymi signed Stavros Schizas". a1basket.gr. 4 July 2016. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
- Stavros Schizas signs at Kolossos H Hotels.
- "Stavros Schizas signs two-year deal with PAOK BC". sportando.basketball. 14 July 2018. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
- "Stavros Schizas agreed terms with Iraklis". eurobasket.com. 15 July 2020. Retrieved 19 November 2020.