Sotirios "Soto" Karapostolou (alternate spelling: Sotiris) (Greek: Σωτηρης "Σωτω" Καραποστολου; born July 15, 1978) is a Greek former professional basketball player and current basketball assistant coach. During his playing days, he was a 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) tall shooting guard-small forward.

Sotirios Karapostolou
Σωτηρης Καραποστολου
Aris Thessaloniki
PositionAssistant coach
LeagueGreek Basket League
EuroCup
Personal information
Born (1978-07-15) July 15, 1978 (age 45)
Larissa, Greece
NationalityGreek
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
CollegeSouthern New Hampshire (1999–2003)
NBA draft2003: undrafted
Playing career2003–2015
PositionShooting guard / small forward
Career history
As player:
2003–2004Artland Dragons (Germany)
2004–2005Aris (Greece)
2005–2006Makedonikos (Greece)
2006–2007Panellinios (Greece)
2007–2008Rethymno (Greece)
2008Keravnos (Cyprus)
2008–2009Olympia Larissa (Greece)
2009–2010Iraklis (Greece)
2010–2012Kavala (Greece)
2012–2013Aris (Greece)
2013–2015Kavala (Greece)
As coach:
2021–2022Iraklis (assistant)
2022–presentAris (assistant)

College career

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Karapostolou played college basketball at Southern New Hampshire University. He was inducted into the school's athletic hall of fame in 2009.[1]

Professional career

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In his pro career, Karapostolou has played with the following clubs: Artland Dragons, Aris, Makedonikos, Panellinios, Rethymno, Keravnos, Olympia Larissa, Iraklis, and Kavala. He returned to Kavala in 2013, after having previously played with the club.

Coaching career

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In the summer of 2021, Karapostolou became an assistant coach for Iraklis Thessaloniki, under coach Thanasis Skourtopoulos. In 2022, he moved to Aris, under coach Giannis Kastritis.

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