14 Year Old 7 Foot Georgios Papagiannis: "2016 NBA Draft #1 Pick"

[Euroleague]

*Updated from when I first originally posted this, when Papagiannis was 14 years old.

Papagiannis is now a 18 year old high school senior. He is currently 7'2" tall, weighs 275 pounds, and has a 7'6" wingspan.



Here is a clip of him playing against the then defending Euroleague champions, Panathinaikos, at age 14. He is #19 in yellow, playing at the center position.

The guy he is guarding is #14 in green, Ian Vougioukas. Vougioukas, for comparison, is 6-11 280 - just to give you an idea on how big this kid was then when he was only at the time just 14 years old.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1fqKGu6Lbo


Playing against high school age competition in Europe.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yxu6oLNgf0o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYEYIPl9XZk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLUAJi3Qmhw


Playing against high school age competition in the USA.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nz44iOmGrk8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ErFiMFToe4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzmzpivxwD8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVc88CAb36c

[iDefend5]

Do you have any updates on Anthony Parker's statue in Europe?

[bleedinpurpleTwo]

betcha he never makes it to the NBA... something bad will happen.... glandular disorder or something.

[T-Time3]

pfftt, he lost the ball so easily

[qrich]

Didn't seem overly impressive, reminded me of Paul Davis/Nick Fazekas, but then again, he is only 14. Regardless, I see his ceiling being a slightly worse Chris Kaman.

But then again, since Sofo is 10x the player Kaman can dream of being, maybe that isn't much of a ceiling :oldlol:

[Euroleague]

Jonas Valanciunas at age 15:

FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship:


2.3 Points Per Game

2.9 Rebounds Per Game

0.9 Blocks Per game


Georgios Papagiannis at age 15:

FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship:


5.3 Points Per Game

5.0 Rebounds Per Game

2.4 Blocks Per game (led the tournament)

[Euroleague]

http://zagsblog.com/articles/7-footer-georgios-papagiannis-being-touted-as-lottery-pick/

I think his upside quite frankly is a top five, one-and-done, 2016 pick,” Westtown (Pa.) coach Seth Berger told SNY.tv of the 7-foot-1 native of Amarousio, Greece.

Papagiannis’ father played professionally in Greece, so he has good genes. He’s currently averaging about 15 points and 9 rebounds for Westtown, which plays this weekend in the Under Armour Holiday Classic in San Diego.

“He’s a really unique player,” Berger said. “He’s 7-1, 250 pounds. Incredibly coordinated. Jumps well, shoots well, dribbles well, passes well, has really good post work and he just turned 16 in July.”

Berger added: “Usually kids this size, this young, can’t run up and down the court. Forget he catches alley-oops and can reverse them. He’s got a super-high basketball IQ, incredibly motivated. And he’s really smart.

Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzmzpivxwD8

[Twin Beadles]

Hopefully next spring he'll play for an EYBL aau team so we can gauge his ability against the best high schoolers in the country.

From the limited glimpse from those 2 videos in this thread I think if this guy keeps mobility and adds some skills in the next 2 years he could be better than Jahlil Okafor(#1 high school center in the country right now)

[Shade8780]

Next Yao Ming, woo!

[Zan Tabak]

Damn! what impresses me is his coordination and thickness for a kid his height and age. And he has good shooting form on top of that.

Barring injury this kid has the potential to be great NBA player.

[Euroleague]

Papagiannis was recently officially measured at 7-1 at a national invitational camp.

7-1 275 with a 7-6 wingspan and still only 16 years old....

[Boarder Patrol]

Greek basketball is in a rough state, 14 year olds are their top headliners :biggums:

No wonder Spanoulis, NBA benchwarmer, is a stud there.

As far as this kid, I'd be willing to take a flier on him. He'll go late first round, if not some team will snag him in the second.

[Demitri98]

Weak competition, slow white guys.

[Euroleague]

Weak competition, slow white guys.

Someone forgot to tell this clown troll that the whole "weak competition, slow white guys" troll that Americans always do towards European players can't work when a guy is playing in America.

It's also funny as hell, since he was playing against American players.

Freaking moron.

Just another proof of how racist most of these NBA only fans really are. They just automatically say that for EVERY European player. Even one that was actually playing in USA.

:facepalm

[Al Thorton]

that's a big mofo. hope he's more of a hibbert than a yao/bradley

[Euroleague]

Papagiannis now said to be 7-1 275 (7-6 wingspan).

Here is the latest clip of Papagiannis. Hitting 3 pointers, dribbling coast to coast, etc.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdnuIhjvaTQ

[Euroleague]

http://cosmosphilly.com/greek-native-papagiannis-nbas-next-greatest-big-man/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=greek-native-papagiannis-nbas-next-greatest-big-man

Another seven foot center who I have yet to mention is Georgios Papagiannis who could go down as the best Greek basketball player ever to play in the NBA when it is all said and done with. Papagiannis, born in Maroussi, Athens, Greece is a 7

[Euroleague]

http://arizona.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1624738

Fast risers and newcomers to keep an eye on

Just behind Davis as a high ranking newcomer is another impressive big man. Greek-born Georgios Papagiannis came over to the States to attend the Westtown (Pa.) School and has made a large impact. At nearly 7-foot-2 with a big frame, he isn't a speed demon but plays with an edge and takes up lots of space. He enters the rankings at No. 44 but could make another big move as we learn more about him. It is important to note, though, that rumors keep swirling that he could return to Greece after his junior season to play pro ball.

[Euroleague]

Georgios Papagiannis was just named by Slam Magazine as one of the top 5 under-18 age players in the world.

[Smook A.]

Georgios Papagiannis was just named by Slam Magazine as one of the top 5 under-18 age players in the world.
Take a picture of it because I don't believe you

[Euroleague]

16 points 11 rebounds 3 assists against Team USA at the 2014 FIBA Under 17 World Championship

Box Score:

http://www.fiba.com/world/u17/2014/0808/GreecevUnited-States-of-America#|tab=boxscore_statistics

[Euroleague]

Papagiannis is the most amazing physical specimen of a prospect that I've seen since rookie NBA Shaq.

https://media0.giphy.com/media/pAElvdrkJSXOo/200.gif

[Euroleague]

http://www.sportit.gr/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/%CE%B5%CF%86%CE%B7%CE%B2%CE%BF%CE%B9-%CF%86%CF%89%CF%84%CE%BF.jpg

#10 is 6'7" 235.

[Euroleague]

So far..........


Big George is 2nd in the FIBA Under 19 World Championship in rebounds per game with 14.5 rebounds per game.

http://www.fiba.com/world/u19/2015/playerstats#rebounds

Big George is 1st in the FIBA Under 19 World Championship in blocks per game with 4.5 blocks per game.

http://www.fiba.com/world/u19/2015/playerstats#blocks

Big George is 2nd in the FIBA Under-19 World Championship in eff rating at 28.0 per game.

http://www.fiba.com/world/u19/2015/playerstats#efficiency


And he's still 17, while most players at the tournament are 18-19.


FREAKING BEAST

[Euroleague]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4x9knG1Fxo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6c8T9jr8XA

17 YEARS OLD

[Purch]

http://i60.tinypic.com/bf3mkl.jpg

[Euroleague]

Papagiannis is now officially measured at 7'2" with a 7'6" wingspan, and weighs 278 pounds.

[Euroleague]

Georgios Papagiannis Age 17 Mix

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOSDrWvb0-Y

[Milbuck]

Not impressed at all. Looks slow as hell, uncoordinated, clumsy, low IQ, just overall a horrible prospect. Homeless man's Thabeet.

[Euroleague]

Papagiannis is now said to be 7-3.

Here is a new video of Papagiannis...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HONMckk0NCU

[He Strong]

Do you still believe he will go #1?

[Euroleague]

https://www.sny.tv/knicks/news/who-are-the-knicks-targeting-as-the-draft-approaches/183801770

Another name quickly gaining momentum is Greek sensation Georgios Papagiannis, who will reportedly be working out in front of more than 20 NBA teams soon. The 7'2" Papagiannis is wowing scouts with his athleticism and feel for the game at such a young age.

"This kid has great pedigree," one league source, who loved Kristaps Porzingis' game last year, told me. "He plays at top level in Greece, as well as national team experience. If he went to St. Johns or Kentucky, he would be a lottery pick."