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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