Ioannis Gagaloudis

Greek Basketball Player

Ioannis Gagaloudis - Greek Basketball Player
Born

August 22nd, 1978
46 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Greece

Links & References

Played professional basketball primarily in Greece. Represented teams such as Aris Thessaloniki and AEK Athens. Had a successful career in the Greek Basket League, achieving recognition for exceptional skills as a guard. Contributed to the development of basketball in Greece through participation in various national teams and competitions.

Played for Aris Thessaloniki

Competed with AEK Athens

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