AEK has completed its first major transfer ahead of the new season, reaching an agreement with Frank Bartley. The 27-year-old guard, who had an outstanding season with PAOK, is now officially an AEK player.
Bartley was a standout performer last year, both in European competition and the Greek Basket League. In the FIBA Europe Cup, he averaged 14.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists over 18 games. In the Basket League, he posted averages of 14.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.7 assists across 22 appearances.
Although PAOK had offered a contract extension with improved terms, AEK's financially superior offer ultimately swayed Bartley towards the "Black and Yellows."
Although PAOK had offered a contract extension with improved terms, AEK's financially superior offer ultimately swayed Bartley towards the "Black and Yellows."
Player Profile
Frank Bartley IV (born February 25, 1994, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.) is a 1.91m (6'3"), 97kg (214 lbs) shooting guard/point guard. Known for his scoring prowess and playmaking ability, Bartley has proven himself in various leagues across the globe.
Career Highlights
Collegiate Career (BYU, Louisiana, 2013-2018): Finished his college career with impressive scoring numbers, especially at Louisiana-Lafayette.
Professional Start (2018-2019): Began with the Saint John Riptide in Canada, where he was named NBL Canada Rookie of the Year and First Team All-NBLC.
European Stints (2019-2023): Played for CB Ciudad de Valladolid (Spain - LEB Oro), earning LEB Oro Player of the Year (2020). He then moved to Medi Bayreuth (Germany - BBL), Bakken Bears (Denmark), Ironi Ness Ziona (Israel - ISR-1), and Pallacanestro Trieste (Italy - LBA), where he was the Lega Serie A Top Scorer (2023).
Asian League (2023): Had a brief stint with the Qingdao Eagles in China.
Return to Italy (2023-2024): Played for New Basket Brindisi in Italy.
PAOK Thessaloniki (2024-2025): Had a standout season in Greece, leading to his move to AEK.
2023-24 (Qingdao DoubleStar - CHN-1): Averaged 8.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 14.5 minutes over 17 games.
2023-24 (Brindisi - ITA-1): Averaged 12.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 27.1 minutes over 16 games.
2024-25 (PAOK mateco - Greek Basket League): Posted strong averages of 14.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 30.3 minutes over 22 games.
2024-25 (PAOK mateco - FIBA Europe Cup): Maintained high performance with 14.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 30.5 minutes over 18 games.
Professional Start (2018-2019): Began with the Saint John Riptide in Canada, where he was named NBL Canada Rookie of the Year and First Team All-NBLC.
European Stints (2019-2023): Played for CB Ciudad de Valladolid (Spain - LEB Oro), earning LEB Oro Player of the Year (2020). He then moved to Medi Bayreuth (Germany - BBL), Bakken Bears (Denmark), Ironi Ness Ziona (Israel - ISR-1), and Pallacanestro Trieste (Italy - LBA), where he was the Lega Serie A Top Scorer (2023).
Asian League (2023): Had a brief stint with the Qingdao Eagles in China.
Return to Italy (2023-2024): Played for New Basket Brindisi in Italy.
PAOK Thessaloniki (2024-2025): Had a standout season in Greece, leading to his move to AEK.
Season-by-Season Stats
2023-24 (Qingdao DoubleStar - CHN-1): Averaged 8.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 14.5 minutes over 17 games.
2023-24 (Brindisi - ITA-1): Averaged 12.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 27.1 minutes over 16 games.
2024-25 (PAOK mateco - Greek Basket League): Posted strong averages of 14.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 30.3 minutes over 22 games.
2024-25 (PAOK mateco - FIBA Europe Cup): Maintained high performance with 14.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 30.5 minutes over 18 games.
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