Vassilis Angelakopoulos

Vassilis Angelakopoulos (alternate spelling: Vasilis) (Greek: Βασίλης Αγγελακόπουλος, Greek pronunciation: [va'silis aŋɟela'kopylos]; born August 4, 1979) is a Greek professional basketball player who last played for Iraklis of the Greek Basket League. Born in Larissa, he started his professional career with GS Larissa. Angelakopoulos has also played for Olympia Larissa and AEL, appearing for all three professional basketball teams of his hometown. He has also played for several other teams in the first and second tier of Greek basketball.

Vassilis Angelakopoulos
Βασίλης Αγγελακόπουλος
Mynokou
PositionPower forward
Personal information
Born (1979-08-04) August 4, 1979
Larissa, Greece
NationalityGreek
Listed height2.03 m (6 ft 8 in)
Listed weight109 kg (240 lb)
Career information
Playing career1997–present
Career history
1997–2001GS Larissa
2001–2004Olympia Larissa
2004–2006GS Larissa
2006–2007Aigaleo
2007–2008AEL
2008–2009Kavala
2009–2010Olympia Larissa
2010–2011Iraklis
2012AGO Rethymno
2012–2013Trikala
2013–2015Kavala
2015–2016Psychiko
2016–2019Iraklis
2020–presentMynokou
Career highlights and awards

Professional career

Angelakopoulos started his professional career with GS Larissa, in 1997.[1] In 2001, he moved to city rivals Olympia Larissa, with whom he played for 3 years.[1] In 2004, he returned to GS Larissa for a second spell,[1] before moving to Aigaleo for the 2006–07 season.[2]

In August 2010, Angelakopoulos agreed to terms with Iraklis Thessaloniki, of the Greek Basket League.[3] In March 2012, he agreed with AGO Rethymno, to play with the team for the remainder of the 2011–12 season.[4] In the summer of 2013, Angelakopoulos signed with Kavala.[5]

He was one of the main contributors of Trikala, in the 2012–13 Greek A2 League season, helping the team to win a league promotion to the Greek Basket League's next season.[6] Although he expressed his desire to stay at Trikala,[6] in September 2015, he signed with Psychiko.[7] On 21 July 2016, Angelakopoulos agreed with Iraklis Thessaloniki, of the Greek A2 League, for a second term in the team.[8]

References
  1. "Παίκτης:Βασίλης Αγγελακόπουλος" (in Greek). insports.eu. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  2. "Η παρουσίαση των ομάδων της Α1" (in Greek). sport-fm.gr. 11 October 2006. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  3. ""Εκλεισε" και Αγγελακόπουλο" (in Greek). Bluearena.gr. 29 August 2010. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  4. "Πάει Ρέθυμνο ο Αγγελακόπουλος" (in Greek). sport-fm.gr. 8 March 2012. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  5. "Αγγελακόπουλος και Κατσαρές για την Καβάλα" (in Greek). BasketPlus.gr. 6 August 2013. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  6. "Αγγελακόπουλος: "Επιθυμία μου να μείνω και τη νέα σεζόν στα Τρίκαλα"" (in Greek). trikalascore.gr. 10 May 2013. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  7. "Στο Ψυχικό ο Αγγελακόπουλος" (in Greek). sport24.gr. 11 September 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  8. "Ο Αγγελακόπουλος στον Ηρακλή" (in Greek). eurohoops.net. 21 July 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
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