Karditsa Retains Leonidas Kaselakis Through 2027

Karditsa has announced the extension of its collaboration with veteran forward Leonidas Kaselakis, securing his presence with the team until the 2026-2027 season. This move demonstrates the club's commitment to continuity and stability as it prepares for upcoming challenges.

Player Profile

Leonidas Kaselakis, born on June 1, 1990, in Cholargos, stands at 2.03 meters (6'7"). Primarily a power forward, he also possesses the versatility to play at the center position. Kaselakis brings significant experience from various Greek and international leagues, known for his defensive capabilities, rebounding, and consistent offensive contributions.

Performance with Karditsa (2023-2024 Season)

 

Kaselakis joined Karditsa last summer and quickly became an integral part of the team. In the 2023-2024 GBL season, he participated in 18 games, averaging 8.6 points per contest. 

Professional Career Snapshot

 

Kaselakis has an extensive and diverse professional career, having played for several prominent clubs across Greece and in the VTB United League:

Ilisiakos (Greece - A2 & A1): 2007-2012
PAOK mateco (Greece - A1): 2012-2014
AEK Athens (Greece - A1): 2014-2015
Nea Kifissia (Greece - A1): 2015-2016
PBC Astana (VTB United League): 2016-2018
Promitheas Patras (Greece - A1): 2018-2020
Panathinaikos Athens (Greece - A1): 2020-2022
Peristeri (Greece - A1): 2022-2024
AS Karditsas (Greece - A1): 2023-Present

His career highlights include significant roles with teams competing in European competitions (e.g., EuroLeague with Panathinaikos, Basketball Champions League with Promitheas and Peristeri), demonstrating his ability to perform at a high level against diverse opposition.

Promitheas signed Leonidas Kaselakis

Promitheas signed Leonidas Kaselakis. The 28-year old Greek forward returns to Greece after two years in Kazakhstan with BK Astana. In the previous season, he averaged 14.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game for the Kazakhi League, and 11.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2 assists per game for the VTB United League. Kaselakis has also played for PAOK, AEK, Ilysiakos and Nea Kifisia.

Kifisia signed Leonidas Kaselakis

Kifisia signed Leonidas Kaselakis. The 25 years old Greek forward will continue in Basket League Greece with Kifisia, after having played for AEK, PAOK and Ilisiakos. In the previous season Kaselakis played 21 games with AEK averaging 3.6 points and 3.1 rebounds per game.

Panelefsiniakos beat AEK for Basket League fifth day

Panelefsiniakos hosted and beat AEK for Basket League fifth day. The debut of coach Koustenis brought the first victory for Panelefsiniakos who reached AEK in the League table. In a very tight game Panelefsiniakos with three consecutive three pointers in the third quarter creatd a difference, 55-48, that kept until the end and won the game. Great game by Giannis Athanasoulas with 21 points, 4/4 two pointers and 4/5 three pointers, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Aaric Murray had 13 points and 9 rebounds, Stelios Ioannou had 12 points, Fotis Vasilopoulos had 5 points and 5 assists. For AEK Dusan Sakota had 23 points, Carl English had 11 points and 5 assists, Leonidas Kaselakis had 4 points and 7 rebounds. In his debut Tomas Delininkaitis had 10 points and 4 assists.
Quarters' scores: 20-17, 33-34, 57-53, 81-72.

Panelefsiniakos: Cox, Robinson 3, Tsakaleris 4, Vasilopoulos 5, Murray 13, Athanasoulas 21, Markovic 2, Dorkofikis 9, Ioannou 12, Johnson 8, Kalles 4, Avramidis.
AEK: Papantoniou 3, Delininkaitis 10, Sakota 23, Kaselakis 4, Polytarchou 6, Kamperidis 2, Williamson, Tsiakos 8, Sarikopoulos 2, Milosevic 3, English 11, Nikolic.

Olympiacos beat AEK for Basket League fourth day

Olympiacos beat AEK in OAKA for Basket League fourth day.  In the debut of Sfairopoulos with Olympiacos AEK managed to trouble the reds in the first quarters with a 9-4 lead and 15-14 first quarter score. In the second quarter Olympiacos took the lead with Vasilis Spanoulis having 14 points in the first half. The home team counter attacked again in the third quarter but could not follow in the last and Olympiacos won by 19 points. Great game by Vasilis Spanoulis with 14 points and 5 assists and Othello Hunter had 6 points and 7 rebounds. For AEK Dusan Sakota had 15 points, Zisis Sarikopoulos had 7 points and 6 rebounds, Leonidas Kaselakis had 10 points.
Quarters' scores: 15-14, 30-44, 52-65, 62-81.

AEK (Ziagkos): Papantoniou 4, Kyles, Sakota 15(1), Kaselakis 10(1), Polytarchou, Wright 6, Kamperidis, Williamson 3, Tsiakos 3, Sarikopoulos 7, Milosevic 5 (1), English 9 (1).
Olympiacos (Sfairopoulos): Petway 8(2), Hunter 6, Dunston 5, Spanoulis 22(2), Sloukas 9, Lafayette 7(1), Lojeski 9(1), Agravanis 7(2), Mantzaris 8(2), Kavvadas, Katsivelis.

AEK beat Panelefsiniakos for Aeschylean Tournament

AEK beat Panelefsiniakos for Aeschylean Tournament. For AEK Vernon Goodridge debuted and scored 8 points. AEK led the score in all four quarters and won the home team.
Quarters' scores: 22-26, 39-44, 55-62, 68-79

Panelefsiniakos (Skarafigas): Vasilopoulos 15 (5), Avramidis 7 (1), Murray 15, Robinson 9 (1), Athanasoulas 3 (1), Ioannou 6, Kalles 3, Markovic 10 (1), Antonakis.
AEK (Ziagkos): Wright 5 (1), Kyles 13 (1), Williamson 7, Sakota 14 (4), Sarikopoulos 4, Goodridge 8, Kaselakis 10 (2), Papantoniou 4, Papadionysiou 2, Kamperidis 4, Polytarchou 6 (1), Tsiakos 2, Mpoutris.

AEK BC roster 2014-2015

AEK BC roster 2014-2015

Dušan Šakota
Carl English
Nontas Papantoniou 
Milan Milošević
Tomas Delininkaitis
Giannis Athinaiou
Pops Mensah-Bonsu
Malik Hairston
Giorgos Tsiakos
Stathis Papadionysiou
Savvas Tzougarakis
Dionysis Karampatsos
Giorgos Boutris
Leonidas Kaselakis
Michalis Polytarchou
Stefan Nikolic
Garett Williamson
Michalis Kamperidis
Zisis Sarikopoulos

Head coach: Dragan Šakota

*On October 28th 2014 AEK agreed terms with Kevinn Pinkney.
*On October 28th AEK signed Carl English who replaced Vernon Goodridge.
*On November 6th AEK released Cashmere Wright.
*On November 7th AEK signed Tomas Delininkaitis.
*On November 10th AEK released coach Vangelis Ziagkos.
*On November 11th AEK signed coach Dragan Šakota.
*On November 12th AEK agreed terms with Rick Jackson, but one day later the team announced that it will not offer him a contract.
*On November 20th AEK released David Kyles.
*On December 2nd AEK signed Giannis Athinaiou.
*On December 27th AEK signed Pops Mensah-Bonsu.
*On January 15th AEK signed Malik Hairston.