Kolossos Rodou Signs Daniel Akin

Kolossos Rodou has announced the addition of Daniel Akin for the 2025-26 season. The 27-year-old British center, standing at 2.06m (6'9"), joins the Greek club after a season in Italy with Scafati, where he averaged 6.5 points and 4.7 rebounds in 25 appearances.

The official statement from KAE Kolossos H Hotels Collection reads: "KAE Kolossos H Hotels Collection announces its agreement with Daniel Akin. Daniel Akin was born on June 16, 1998, in London, and at 2.06m tall, he plays as a center. In 2017, he moved to the USA, where he played NCAA basketball for three colleges: UMBC (2017-21), California Baptist (2021-22), and Utah State (2022-23). In 2023, he began his professional career in France, signing with Strasbourg. Last season, Akin played in Italy for Scafati, where in 25 games, he averaged 6.3 points and 4.7 rebounds, shooting 61.3% from the field."

Player Profile

Daniel "Dan" Akin (born June 16, 1998, in London, England) is a British professional basketball player who primarily operates as a center/forward. Standing at 2.06m (6'9"), Akin is known for his strong rebounding presence and efficiency around the basket. He brings valuable experience from both NCAA Division I and European professional leagues.

Career Journey

NCAA Collegiate Career (2017-2023): Akin spent six seasons in U.S. college basketball, developing his game at three different programs:

UMBC (2017-2021): Over four seasons, he steadily improved, culminating in averages of 7.9 points and 6.4 rebounds in his senior year (2020-21).

California Baptist (2021-22): He continued his strong play, averaging 10.8 points and 8.1 rebounds per game.

Utah State (2022-23): Akin had his most productive collegiate season, putting up 11.9 points and 6.9 rebounds with an impressive 67.6% field goal percentage.

Professional Debut in Europe (2023-Present):

SIG Strasbourg (France - LNB Pro A & BCL, 2023-24): Began his professional career in France, averaging 5.5 points and 3.1 rebounds in the French league and 6.0 points and 3.6 rebounds in the Basketball Champions League.

Scafati Basket (Italy - LBA, 2024-25): Moved to Italy, where he averaged 6.3 points and 4.7 rebounds in 25 league games, shooting 61.3% from the field.

International Representation: Akin has also represented Great Britain at various youth levels (U18 England, U20 Great Britain) and with the senior Great Britain national team in EuroBasket Qualifiers.

Promitheas Signs Kendal Coleman

Promitheas Patras B.C. has announced the signing of 22-year-old American forward Kendal Coleman. The promising player has inked his first professional contract, a two-year deal, with the Patras-based club, marking his transition from NCAA basketball.

Player Profile

Kendal Coleman (born in Shreveport), at 2.07m (6'9") tall, primarily plays as a Power Forward. Known for his powerful presence near the basket, Coleman has shown significant improvement in his game over recent years, culminating in an impressive final collegiate season.

Collegiate Career (NCAA)

Coleman began his collegiate career in the 2020-21 season with the Northwestern State Demons, where he spent two years. He then transferred to the LSU Tigers. For the past two seasons, he has been a key player for the California Baptist Lancers.

His most recent season (2024-25) with the California Baptist Lancers was particularly strong, where he averaged 11.1 points and 8.1 rebounds, shooting an efficient 51% from the field and 38% from three-point range.

This signing represents a significant step for Coleman as he crosses the Atlantic to begin his professional career with Promitheas. The club expressed their enthusiasm for their new addition:

"Kendal Coleman (22 years old) is 2.07m tall and primarily plays as a Power Forward. He is an athlete who, until now in his career, played in the NCAA, where he took his first basketball steps and is preparing to cross to the other side of the Atlantic, on behalf of Promitheas. He started his career in the 2020-21 season with the Northwestern State Demons, where he remained for two years. This was followed by his tenure with the LSU Tigers, while for the past two years he has been playing with the California Baptist Lancers. He is distinguished by his dynamism near the basket, and in recent years he has made rapid progress in his game, culminating in the past season (2024-25), where he averaged 11.1 points and 8.1 rebounds, with 51% field goal percentage and 38% from three-point range. We welcome Kendal Coleman to our team and wish him many successes, both individually and collectively."