Panagiotis Vasilopoulos

Greek basketball player with AEK Athens

Panagiotis Vasilopoulos - Greek basketball player with AEK Athens
Born

February 8th, 1984
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Greece

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Professional basketball player from Greece, primarily played forward. Had a significant career in the Greek Basketball League and was a member of AEK Athens, contributing to the team's success in various championships. Represented the Greek national team in numerous international competitions, including the FIBA World Cup and EuroBasket. Played in pivotal matches that emerged in the greater context of European basketball.

Played for AEK Athens

Represented Greece in the FIBA World Cup

Competed in multiple EuroBasket tournaments

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