Ioannis Georgallis
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Ioannis Georgallis, also spelled Giannis Georgalis (born May 17, 1983 in Sydney, Australia) is a Greek
professional basketball player. He is 2.00 m (6 ft 6 ¾ in) tall and he weighs 100 kg (220 lbs). He plays at the shooting guard
and small forward
positions. He is currently playing with the pro club Colossus Rhodes.
. In 2006, he moved to Panellinios BC and the next year he joined Panionios. In 2009, he returned to Panellinios BC. In October 2010, he signed a three-year contract with Colossus Rhodes.
and the gold medal at the 2002 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship
as a member of the junior Greek national basketball teams. He also won the silver medal at the 2005 Mediterranean Games
, while playing with the senior Greek national basketball team
.
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
professional basketball player. He is 2.00 m (6 ft 6 ¾ in) tall and he weighs 100 kg (220 lbs). He plays at the shooting guard
Shooting guard
The shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team...
and small forward
Small forward
The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall...
positions. He is currently playing with the pro club Colossus Rhodes.
Pro career
Georgallis began his professional career in 2000 with Apollon PatrasApollon Patras BC
Apollon Patras BC, named after the Greek God Apollo, is a Greek professional basketball club that is located in Patras, Greece. The club was founded in the year 1926. Apollon Patras BC is the basketball club of the Greek sports athletic union AS Apollon Patras...
. In 2006, he moved to Panellinios BC and the next year he joined Panionios. In 2009, he returned to Panellinios BC. In October 2010, he signed a three-year contract with Colossus Rhodes.
Greek national team
Georgallis won the silver medal at the 1999 FIBA Europe Under-16 ChampionshipFIBA Europe Under-16 Championship
FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship, previously known as European Championship for Cadets, is a basketball competition inaugurated in 1971. Until 2003 it was held every second year, but from 2003 onwards it is held every year. The current champions are Croatia.-Results:-Performances by nation:-MVP...
and the gold medal at the 2002 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship
FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship
FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship, previously known as European Championship for Men 'Under22 and Under, is a basketball competition inaugurated in 1992. Until 2004 it was held biannually, but from 2004 onwards it is held every year. The current champions are Spain.Since 2005, a second level...
as a member of the junior Greek national basketball teams. He also won the silver medal at the 2005 Mediterranean Games
Basketball at the 2005 Mediterranean Games
The Basketball Tournament at the 2005 Mediterranean Games was held in the El Ejido Sports Hall from Friday June 24 to Friday July 1, 2005 in Almería, Spain.-Rosters:*...
, while playing with the senior Greek national basketball team
Greece national basketball team
The Greece national basketball team is the representative for Greece in international men's basketball competitions, organized and run by the Hellenic Basketball Federation. Traditionally, Greece is considered among the world's top basketball powers; they were runners-up in the 2006 FIBA World...
.
Awards and accomplishments
- 1999 FIBA Europe Under-16 ChampionshipFIBA Europe Under-16 ChampionshipFIBA Europe Under-16 Championship, previously known as European Championship for Cadets, is a basketball competition inaugurated in 1971. Until 2003 it was held every second year, but from 2003 onwards it is held every year. The current champions are Croatia.-Results:-Performances by nation:-MVP...
- Silver Medal - 2002 FIBA Europe Under-20 ChampionshipFIBA Europe Under-20 ChampionshipFIBA Europe Under-20 Championship, previously known as European Championship for Men 'Under22 and Under, is a basketball competition inaugurated in 1992. Until 2004 it was held biannually, but from 2004 onwards it is held every year. The current champions are Spain.Since 2005, a second level...
- Gold Medal - 2005 Mediterranean GamesBasketball at the 2005 Mediterranean GamesThe Basketball Tournament at the 2005 Mediterranean Games was held in the El Ejido Sports Hall from Friday June 24 to Friday July 1, 2005 in Almería, Spain.-Rosters:*...
- Silver Medal