Olympiacos has officially signed Omiros Netzipoglou (22 years old, 1.93 meters), with the Reds securing the Greek guard. The two sides had been close to an agreement, and the transfer is now complete, with the player preparing to move to Piraeus.
Netzipoglou was under contract with AEK Betsson until 2027, but a buy-out clause of €150,000 was activated by Olympiacos to bring him to their roster.
Player Profile
Omiros Netzipoglou (Greek: Όμηρος Νετζήπογλου) is a professional basketball player born on November 18, 2002, in Thessaloniki, Greece. He stands at 1.93m (6'4") and typically plays as a shooting guard or small forward. He is known for his developing offensive game and has been recognized as a promising young talent in Greek basketball.
Career History
Netzipoglou has quickly risen through the ranks of Greek basketball, showcasing his potential at a young age.
Aris BC (2019-2023): Netzipoglou began his professional career with Aris Thessaloniki in the Greek Basket League (GBL) during the 2019-20 season. He steadily increased his role and production over his four seasons with the club. He was notably named the Greek League Best Young Player for the 2021-2022 season.
AEK Athens (2023-2025): On July 11, 2023, Netzipoglou joined AEK Athens, where he continued to develop his game in both domestic and European competitions.
Greek National Team (U20 & Senior): He has been a key player for the U20 Greek national team, demonstrating his talent in youth international competitions. He has also made appearances for the senior Greek national team in World Cup and EuroBasket Qualifiers.
Regular Season Stats (Greek League - GBL)
2019-20 (Aris BC): Averaged 0.7 points in 3 games with limited minutes (1.7 per game).
2020-21 (Aris BC): Saw an increased role, averaging 10.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 3 games, playing 19 minutes per game. He shot 52.4% from the field and 40.0% from three-point range.
2021-22 (Aris BC): Played in 23 games, averaging 5.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 0.9 assists in 22 minutes per game. He had 1.2 steals per game.
2022-23 (Aris BC): Averaged 5.6 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.0 assist in 22 games, playing 19 minutes per game. He notably shot 43.5% from three-point range.
2023-24 (AEK Athens): In 27 games, he averaged 7.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.0 assist in 17.7 minutes. He maintained strong shooting percentages with 50.3% from the field and 44.1% from three-point range.
2024-25 (AEK Athens): In 22 games, he averaged 6.3 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 0.7 assists in 16.3 minutes. He continued his efficient shooting, with 55.6% from the field and 46.2% from three-point range.
2022-23 (Aris BC - FIBA Europe Cup Qualifiers): Played 1 game, recording 2 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist in 19 minutes.
2023-24 (AEK Athens - BCL): Averaged 4.8 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 0.8 assists in 12 games, playing 14.8 minutes per game.
2024-25 (AEK Athens - BCL): Averaged 5.1 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 0.5 assists in 17 games, playing 12.8 minutes per game.
2021-22 (U20 Greece - Euro U20): Averaged 12.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 5 games, playing 26 minutes per game.
2021-22 (Greece - WC-QR): Played 1 game with no points or rebounds in 2 minutes.
2022-23 (U20 Greece - Euro U20): Averaged 12.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 7 games, playing 27.9 minutes per game. He also averaged 2.1 steals.
2023-24 (Greece - EUR-QR): Played 1 game, recording 2 points and 3 rebounds in 8 minutes.
Aris BC (2019-2023): Netzipoglou began his professional career with Aris Thessaloniki in the Greek Basket League (GBL) during the 2019-20 season. He steadily increased his role and production over his four seasons with the club. He was notably named the Greek League Best Young Player for the 2021-2022 season.
AEK Athens (2023-2025): On July 11, 2023, Netzipoglou joined AEK Athens, where he continued to develop his game in both domestic and European competitions.
Greek National Team (U20 & Senior): He has been a key player for the U20 Greek national team, demonstrating his talent in youth international competitions. He has also made appearances for the senior Greek national team in World Cup and EuroBasket Qualifiers.
Season-by-Season Stats and Averages
Regular Season Stats (Greek League - GBL)
2019-20 (Aris BC): Averaged 0.7 points in 3 games with limited minutes (1.7 per game).
2020-21 (Aris BC): Saw an increased role, averaging 10.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 3 games, playing 19 minutes per game. He shot 52.4% from the field and 40.0% from three-point range.
2021-22 (Aris BC): Played in 23 games, averaging 5.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 0.9 assists in 22 minutes per game. He had 1.2 steals per game.
2022-23 (Aris BC): Averaged 5.6 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.0 assist in 22 games, playing 19 minutes per game. He notably shot 43.5% from three-point range.
2023-24 (AEK Athens): In 27 games, he averaged 7.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.0 assist in 17.7 minutes. He maintained strong shooting percentages with 50.3% from the field and 44.1% from three-point range.
2024-25 (AEK Athens): In 22 games, he averaged 6.3 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 0.7 assists in 16.3 minutes. He continued his efficient shooting, with 55.6% from the field and 46.2% from three-point range.
European Competitions Stats
2022-23 (Aris BC - FIBA Europe Cup Qualifiers): Played 1 game, recording 2 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist in 19 minutes.
2023-24 (AEK Athens - BCL): Averaged 4.8 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 0.8 assists in 12 games, playing 14.8 minutes per game.
2024-25 (AEK Athens - BCL): Averaged 5.1 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 0.5 assists in 17 games, playing 12.8 minutes per game.
International Competitions Stats (Greek National Team)
2021-22 (U20 Greece - Euro U20): Averaged 12.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 5 games, playing 26 minutes per game.
2021-22 (Greece - WC-QR): Played 1 game with no points or rebounds in 2 minutes.
2022-23 (U20 Greece - Euro U20): Averaged 12.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 7 games, playing 27.9 minutes per game. He also averaged 2.1 steals.
2023-24 (Greece - EUR-QR): Played 1 game, recording 2 points and 3 rebounds in 8 minutes.
