Sotirios Karapostolou
Greek coach and retired basketball player (born 1978)
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Sotiris Karapostolou (alternate spelling: Sotirios) (Greek: Σωτήρης Καραποστόλου; born 15 July 1978 in Larissa, Greece) is a Greek former professional basketball player and is the current assistant coach for Iraklis of the Greek Basketball League.[1][2] During his playing days, he was a 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) tall swingman.
| Iraklis Thessaloniki | |
|---|---|
| Title | Assistant coach |
| League | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 15 July 1978 Larissa, Greece |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Southern New Hampshire (1999–2003) |
| Playing career | 2003–2015 |
| Position | Shooting guard / small forward |
| Coaching career | 2021–present |
| Career history | |
Playing | |
| 2003–2004 | Artland Dragons |
| 2004–2005 | Aris Thessaloniki |
| 2005–2006 | Makedonikos Neapoli |
| 2006–2007 | Panellinios |
| 2007–2008 | Rethymno |
| 2008 | Keravnos Strovolos |
| 2008–2009 | Olympia Larissa |
| 2009–2010 | Iraklis Thessaloniki |
| 2010–2012 | Kavala |
| 2012–2013 | Aris Thessaloniki |
| 2013–2015 | Kavala |
Coaching | |
| 2021–2022 | Iraklis Thessaloniki (assistant) |
| 2022–2025 | Aris Thessaloniki (assistant) |
| 2025–present | Iraklis (assistant) |
College career
Sotiris Karapostolou played college basketball at Southern New Hampshire University. He was inducted into the school's athletic hall of fame in 2009.[3]
Professional career
In his professional career, Sotiris Karapostolou has played with the following clubs: Artland Dragons, Aris Thessaloniki, Makedonikos Neapoli, Panellinios, Rethymno, Keravnos Strovolos, Olympia Larissa, Iraklis Thessaloniki, and Kavala. He returned to Kavala in 2013, after having previously played with the club.
Coaching career
In the summer of 2021, Sotiris Karapostolou became an assistant coach for Iraklis Thessaloniki, under coach Thanasis Skourtopoulos. In 2022, he moved to Aris Thessaloniki, under coach Giannis Kastritis, where he stayed for almost three years.
