Neoklis "Neo" Avdalas (Greek: Νεοκλής "Νεο" Αβδάλας; born February 4, 2006) is a Greek professional basketball player for Karditsa of the Greek Basket League, on loan from Panathinaikos. Standing at 2.00 m (6'7") tall, he can play at the point guard and shooting guard positions. The youngest son of former basketball player, Dimitris Avdalas, he is considered to be a top prospect for the 2025 NBA Draft.
| No. 17 – ASK Karditsas | |
|---|---|
| Position | Point guard / Shooting guard |
| League | Greek Basket League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 4, 2006 Athens, Greece |
| Nationality | Greek |
| Listed height | 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in) |
| Listed weight | 85 kg (187 lb) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2021–present |
| Career history | |
| 2021–present | Panathinaikos |
| 2023–present | → Karditsa |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Professional career edit
Avdalas began his professional career in 2021, with the Greek club Panathinaikos Athens, under coaches Dimitrios Priftis and Georgios Vovoras.[1] During his first season, he appeared in a total of 6 EuroLeague games and 10 Greek Basket League games.
In January 2022, Avdalas signed a new five-year professional contract with Panathinaikos.
On September 20, 2023, Avdalas was loaned to the Greek Basket League team Karditsa, for the 2023–2024 campaign.
National team career edit
Greek junior national team edit
Avdalas represented the Greek Under-16 junior national team, in the International Under-16 Tournament, that took place in Messini, between July 28 and July 31, 2021. Participating teams at that tournament included Greece Under-16, Croatia Under-16, Poland Under-16 and North Macedonia Under-16.[2] Avdalas was the leading scorer of Greece durig the tournament, with 68 total points scored, in four games played.[3]