Nikos Pappas
Nikolaos Pappas (Greek Νικόλαος Παππάς, born July 11, 1990 in Athens ) is a Greek professional basketball player.
Career
Nikolaos Pappas began his career in 2006 Panellinios Athens, where he made his debut during the 2007/2008 season in the ULEB Eurocup. In 2008 he moved at the age of 18 years to Spain, where he was active for CB Bilbao Berri first and later for the B team of Real Madrid. After his return to Greece in 2009, he played for Colossus of Rhodes, PAOK and Panionios Athens, before he, along with Vladimiros Giankovits moved to Greek giants Panathinaikos Athens 2013.
National
Pappas went through all the youth national teams of Greece and could next three European Championships 2009 reach a Vice World Championship. When discharged in Germany Alber - Swiss tournament he won in 2008 as MVP. In 2012 he was appointed for the first time in the cadre of Mr. selection prior to qualifying for the London Olympics.
Achievements
- Greek Cup winner: 2014
- U-18 European Championship: 2008
- U -20 European Championship: 2009
- U-18 European runners-up: 2007
- U -20 European Championship: 2010
- U-19 World Cup runners-: 2009
- Gold Medal at the Albert Schweitzer Tournament: 2008
Awards
- MVP of the Greek All Star Game 2014
- Participation in the U-16 European Championship: 2006
- Participation in the U-18 European Championship: 2007, 2008
- Participation in the U -20 European Championship: 2009, 2010
- Participation in the U-19 World Cup: 2009
- Participation in the Greek All- Star Game: 2013, 2014
- Best young player of the Greek Cup: 2010
- All- Tournament Team: U-18 Championship 2008, U -19 World Cup 2009 U -20 European Championships 2010