Omiros Netzipoglou

Omiros Netzipoglou
Netzipoglou in 2023
Olympiacos
PositionShooting guard / small forward
LeagueGBL
EuroLeague
Personal information
Born (2002-11-18) November 18, 2002 (age 22)
Thessaloniki, Greece
Listed height6 ft 4.7 in (1.95 m)
Listed weight176 lb (80 kg)
Career information
Playing career2019–present
Career history
2019–2023Aris
2023–2025A.E.K.
2025–presentOlympiacos
Career highlights

Omiros Netzipoglou (Greek: Όμηρος Νετζήπογλου, Ομέρ Νετζίπ Ογλού; born November 18, 2002) is a Greek professional basketball player for Olympiacos of the Greek Basketball League (GBL) and the EuroLeague. He plays at the shooting guard and small forward positions.

Early life and career

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He grew up in Kordelio, Thessaloniki, and is of Pomak descent. He joined Aris Thessaloniki amateur team in 2017 and managed to win two championships with the club from Thessaloniki.[1]

Professional career

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Netzipoglou began his pro career in the Greek Basket League with Aris Thessaloniki, in the 2019–20 season. He debuted in Greece's top-tier level, with Aris, in a game against Kolossos Rodou, scoring 4 points.[2] He was named the Greek League Best Young Player for the 2021–2022 season.[3]

On July 11, 2023, Netzipoglou joined AEK Athens of the Greek Basket League.[4] During his first season with the club, he averaged 7.6 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1 assists per game in the Greek Basket League.

On July 12, 2025, Netzipoglou signed a four-year contract with Olympiacos.

References

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  1. ^ ΖΩΙΤΟΣ, ΓΙΑΝΝΗΣ (2021-10-05). "Άρης: Τον Όμηρο Νετζήπογλου δεν τον ένοιαξε που πληρώθηκε με εισιτήριο λεωφορείου". SPORT24 (in Greek). Retrieved 2025-04-23.
  2. ^ PRESSARIS (2021-04-03). "Ντεμπούτο στη Ρόδο για τον Νετζήπογλου". pressaris.gr (in Greek). Retrieved 2023-06-03.
  3. ^ "Ο Όμηρος Νετζήπογλου Καλύτερος Νέος Παίκτης για την σεζόν 2021-22". - Ε.Σ.Α.Κ.Ε. Retrieved 2023-06-03.
  4. ^ "AEK announced Omiros Netzipoglou, Kyle Weems joined Derthona". Eurohoops. 2023-07-11. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
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