Nikos Diplaros Extends with Karditsa for Two More Years

Nikos Diplaros, the 28-year-old Greek guard, will continue to be a player for Karditsa BC for the next two seasons. He has reached an agreement with the Thessalian club to extend their collaboration through the 2026-27 season.

Official Club Announcement

"A.S. Karditsas announces the renewal and simultaneous extension of the existing agreement with Nikos Diplaros. With our team's captain already under contract for the new season, after an agreement between both sides, the collaboration is extended for the 2026-27 period as well. Thus, Nikos Diplaros, after already two seasons with the 'blue and white' jersey, will continue for the next two periods in Karditsa to contribute to our team's progress. Ahead of the new exciting GBL season, and the European challenges opening up for our team, Nikos Diplaros will continue to be a key part of the team's roster. We wish Nikos health, strength, and new successes with our team."

Player Profile

Nikos Diplaros, born on June 28, 1997, stands at 1.90 meters. He is a skilled Greek guard and serves as the captain of the Karditsa team.

Performance with Karditsa

Diplaros joined Karditsa for the 2023-24 season and has since become an indispensable part of the squad.

2023-24 Season (GBL): In 25 games, averaging 22.1 minutes, he contributed 6.1 points, 2.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.2 steals per game.
2024-25 Season (GBL): In 26 games, with an average of 24.4 minutes, he improved his numbers to 8.3 points, 2.0 rebounds, 5.7 assists, and 1.0 steals. Notably, he was recognized as the top assist leader ("first passer") in the GBL for the season.

Professional Career Snapshot

Diplaros has accumulated valuable experience across various leagues throughout his career:

Greece (GRE-1 & GRE-2): Started his career with Aris BC (2015-16), played for Doxa Pefkon (2016-17), Panionios (2017-19), Panathinaikos Athens (2020-21), and Apollon Patras (2021-22) before joining Karditsa.
Georgia (GEO-1): Played for Batumi during the 2019-20 season, showcasing his playmaking with 8.2 assists per game.
Bulgaria (BUL-1): Competed with Balkan in the 2022-23 season, where he averaged 8.1 points and 4.5 assists. He also played in European competitions (EU-3) with Balkan, averaging 10.8 points and 6.0 assists.