Landry Nnoko Joins Panionios

Panionios Athens has secured the signing of 30-year-old Cameroonian center Landry Nnoko for the 2024-25 season. Standing at 208 cm and weighing 114 kg, Nnoko brings a wealth of experience and skill to the team, having excelled in the French Betclic ELITE ProA league last season with BCM Gravelines Dunkerque. In 32 games, he averaged 9.5 points per game (ppg) and 5.8 rebounds per game (rpg), along with notable performances in the FIBA Europe Cup.

Club Announcement

Panionios Athens announced: "Panionios Athens is thrilled to confirm the signing of Landry Nnoko, who will be joining us for the 2024-25 season. Nnoko, a seasoned player, is expected to be a key asset for our team. Last season, he was the best rebounder at BCM Gravelines Dunkerque, recording impressive stats across both domestic and European competitions."

Bio

Born: April 09, 1994, in Yaoundé, Cameroon

Height: 6'10" (2.08m)

Position: Center

Last Team: Gravelines, France - Betclic Elite

Career History and Averages

Clemson Tigers (NCAA)

2012-13: 0.0 ppg, 1.0 rpg, 0.0 assists per game (apg) in 1 game

2013-14: 2.3 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 1.0 apg in 3 games

2014-15: 7.6 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 0.7 apg in 31 games

2015-16: 8.1 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 0.8 apg in 31 games

Professional Career

2016-17 (Carpegna Prosciutto Pesaro): 6.4 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 0.7 apg in 30 games

2017-18 (Grand Rapids Gold): 14.7 ppg, 11.6 rpg, 2.1 apg in 49 games

2018-19 (Sakarya): 17.5 ppg, 9.3 rpg, 1.2 apg in 6 games

2018-19 (Alba Berlin): 9.2 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 0.9 apg in 24 games

2019-20 (Alba Berlin): 9.9 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 1.1 apg in 18 games

2020-21 (Crvena Zvezda Belgrade): 5.2 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 5.0 apg in 12 games

2021-22 (Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz): 6.2 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 0.5 apg in 13 games

2021-22 (San Pablo Burgos): 8.5 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 0.9 apg in 19 games

2022-23 (G-League Ignite): 4.0 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 1.0 apg in 16 games

2023-24 (Gravelines): 9.5 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 0.9 apg in 32 games

International Career

Nnoko has been a significant player for the Cameroonian Senior National Team from 2015 to 2022, demonstrating his prowess on the international stage.

With his extensive experience in various leagues and his strong performances in both domestic and international competitions, Landry Nnoko is poised to make a substantial impact at Panionios Athens in the upcoming season.

Panionios Adds Kendall Smith for Upcoming Season

Panionios will strengthen their lineup in the upcoming Stoiximan Basket League season with the addition of Kendall Smith, who played last year for PAOK.

Official Announcement:

"Panionios is pleased to announce the signing of Kendall Smith to the team for the next Stoiximan Basket League season. The American guard, who has previously played for Kolossos and PAOK, will be a key addition to our roster. We welcome Kendall and wish him health and success with our team."

Player Profile:

Kendall Smith, born on September 20, 1995, in Antioch, California, USA, is a versatile guard standing at 1.91 meters (6 feet 3 inches) and weighing 88 kilograms (194 pounds). Smith had a diverse collegiate career, starting with UNLV, then transferring to Cal State Northridge, and finally playing for Oklahoma State. His college career highlights include averaging 16.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game during his best season at Cal State Northridge. He also played a pivotal role at Oklahoma State, averaging 13.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game in his final season.

Professional Career:

ERA Nymburk (2018-19): Smith began his professional career with ERA Nymburk in the Czech Republic, where he played seven games, averaging 12.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game.

Okapi Aalstar (2018-19): Smith then moved to Belgium's Okapi Aalstar, where he played 26 games, averaging 11.2 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game.

Westchester Knicks (2019-20): Smith had a brief stint in the G-League with the Westchester Knicks, where he played three games, averaging 2.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game.

Stockton Kings (2019-20): Smith also played for the Stockton Kings, participating in seven games and averaging 2.9 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 0.6 assists per game.

Santa Cruz Warriors (2021-22): Smith spent a season with the Santa Cruz Warriors, where he played 35 games, averaging 9.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game.

Maine Celtics (2022-23): Smith joined the Maine Celtics, where he played 13 games, averaging 4.2 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game.

Kolossos Rodou (2022-23): Returning to Greece, Smith played 14 games for Kolossos Rodou, averaging 10.9 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game.

Cayirova Belediye (2023-24): Smith then played for Cayirova Belediye in Turkey, where he played eight games, averaging 15.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game.

PAOK (2023-24): Last season, Smith played for PAOK in Greece, where he participated in seven games, averaging 10.9 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game.

Nizhny Novgorod (2023-24): Smith also played for Nizhny Novgorod in the VTB League, participating in 10 games and averaging 11.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game.