Promising Talent Evdoxios Kapetakis Set for Promitheas

Evdoxios Kapetakis (20 years old, 2.01m), one of Greek basketball's most promising young talents, is reportedly set to move from Karditsa to Promitheas. The versatile forward spent the 2024-25 season primarily with Sofades, playing a crucial role in their promotion from National League 1 to the Elite League. Kapetakis, a youth international with Greece's national teams, began his basketball journey in the Panetolikos youth academies before moving to Ikaroi Serron, AE Serron, and DEKA. He then joined Karditsa, playing under a dual registration system that allowed him to also compete for Sofades.

Player Profile

Evdoxios Kapetakis, born on June 9, 2005, stands at 2.01m (6'7"). He is a dynamic guard-forward known for his scoring ability, particularly from long range, and his consistent improvement. His dedication has seen him rise through the ranks of Greek youth basketball and make an impact in professional leagues.

 

Career Highlights & Development

Kapetakis's journey showcases a rapid ascent through Greece's youth and lower professional divisions:

Youth Career (Panetolikos, Ikaroi Serron, AE Serron):

Began with Panetolikos youth academies.

Played for Ikaroi Serron (2019-21), where he finished 2nd top scorer at the 2020-21 Panhellenic U16 Championship (Athens), making the All-Tournament Team alongside notable talents like Neoklis Avdalas and Alexandros Samodurov.

With AE Serron (2021-22), he was the top scorer at the Panhellenic U18 Championship in Heraklion, Crete, averaging 20.1 points. During this period, he was also called up to the Pre-National U18 Team, being the sole player from EKASAMATH to receive this invitation.

DEKA (2022-23): Played in the B Ethniki (4th Group), averaging 8.5 points. He also secured 3rd place at the Panhellenic U18 Championship in Larissa, where he was the 3rd top scorer with 19.6 points per game. During this season, he participated in the Rising Stars tournament in Patras, recording 17 points and 6 rebounds per game.

ASK Karditsa (2023-25) & Sofades (2024-25 - Dual Registration):

Joined ASK Karditsa as part of their developmental plan for young prospects.

In the 2024-25 season, he made 4 appearances in the Basket League (Greece's top league) with Karditsa.

Simultaneously, he starred for GS Sofades in National League 1, leading the 2nd Group as the top scorer with 350 points (18.4 ppg) and 31 successful three-pointers (1.6 per game), helping them earn promotion to the Elite League.

National Team (U18 & U20):

Participated in the U18 National Team preparation for the European Championship in Nis, Serbia.

Recently, at the U20 European Championship (2024-25), he averaged 3.4 points and 1.1 rebounds in 10.6 minutes over 7 games, contributing to Greece's bronze medal finish.

Recent Stats Breakdown

2023-24 (ASK Karditsa - Basket League): Minimal minutes, averaging 0.0 points and 0.3 rebounds in 4 games (2.3 minutes).

2024-25 (ASK Karditsa - Basket League): Averaged 0.4 points and 0.4 rebounds in 7 games (7.7 minutes).

2024-25 (GS Sofades - National League 1): Dominant performance as the top scorer of his group, averaging 18.4 points and showcasing his three-point shooting.

2024-25 (Greece U20 - Euro U20): Averaged 3.4 points and 1.1 rebounds in 7 games (10.6 minutes), contributing to the team's bronze medal.

Kapetakis's move to Promitheas represents the next step in his promising career, as he looks to continue his development and make a significant impact at a higher level.

 

Promitheas Signs Pauly Paulicap

Promitheas Patras has secured American big man Pauly Paulicap (28 years old, 2.07 meters / 6'9") to strengthen their frontline for the upcoming season. Head coach Giorgos Limniatis will welcome the athletic forward/center who is known for his dynamic play around the basket.

Recent Performance in Italy

Last season (2024-25), Paulicap played for Nutribullet Treviso in the Italian Lega Basket Serie A, where he averaged: 9.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks. He showcased impressive efficiency, shooting 58.7% from the field.

Paulicap is highly regarded for his athleticism and ability to impact both ends of the floor. He's particularly effective in the paint and was considered one of the most spectacular players in the Italian league.

 

Farewell to Italy

Paulicap recently posted a heartfelt message on Instagram bidding farewell to the Italian league:

"The last two years have been challenging to say the least. And even though we didn't achieve our final goal, these years were some of the best experiences of my life. From traveling all over Italy, experiencing the culture, trying incredible food, playing for an amazing city, and meeting some truly great people – I've been fortunate in more ways than one. All things eventually come to an end, and I just want to say how truly grateful I am for the opportunity I was given to be here and play for Treviso. The pleasure was all mine, and I will always keep Treviso close to my heart. Thank you, Treviso."

Career Highlights

Born on May 9, 1997, in Elmont, New York, Paulicap played college basketball at Manhattan (2017-2020), DePaul (2020-2021), and West Virginia (2021-2022).

His professional career includes:

Anorthosis (Cyprus, 2022-2023): Averaged an impressive 14.4 points and 12.2 rebounds in 16 games, shooting 64.2% from the field.

Nutribullet Treviso (Italy, 2023-2025): Consistently put up solid numbers in the top Italian league. In the 2023-24 season, he averaged 7.8 points and 7.0 rebounds in 30 games.

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."