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Dominic Pangonis
No. 3 – Wright State Raiders
PositionGuard / Forward
LeagueHorizon League
Personal information
Born2005 (age 19–20)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
NationalityCanadian
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolPolaris Prep (Burlington, Ontario)

Dominic Pangonis (born 2005) is a Canadian college basketball player for the Wright State Raiders of the Horizon League. He began his collegiate career at Stephen F. Austin State University in Texas before transferring to Wright State in April 2025. Pangonis is known for his versatility, basketball IQ, and perimeter scoring ability.

Early life and high school

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Pangonis was born in Toronto, Ontario. He attended Polaris Prep and later New Horizon Academy in Burlington, Ontario. As a senior, he averaged 20 points, five rebounds, and five assists per game while shooting 52 percent from the field. He was named a National Preparatory Association (NPA) First Team All-Canadian and was rated a three-star recruit by 247Sports, ranking among the top players in Ontario.[1]

College career

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Stephen F. Austin (2024–2025)

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Pangonis began his NCAA Division I career at Stephen F. Austin State University. In the 2024–25 season, he appeared in 31 games (1 start), averaging 6.2 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 21.4 minutes per game. He shot 45.0 percent from the field and scored in double figures six times, including a season-high 17 points against Houston Christian.[2]

Wright State (2025–present)

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On April 25, 2025, Pangonis announced his transfer to Wright State University. Raiders head coach Clint Sargent praised Pangonis as a player with "tremendous size for a guard," noting his ability to defend multiple positions and shoot at a high level.[3]

Playing style

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Pangonis has been described as a “do-it-all” guard/forward with a high basketball IQ. Analysts at North Pole Hoops highlighted his shooting ability, positional versatility, and smooth athleticism. He is known for being equally effective on and off the ball, and for his poise under pressure.[4]

Personal life

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Pangonis is of Lithuanian descent and is multilingual, speaking English and Lithuanian. He majored in business while at Stephen F. Austin and previously played AAU basketball for Canada Elite. Off the court, he enjoys swimming and lists Rylo Rodriguez among his favorite artists.[5]

Career statistics

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Pangonis averaged 6.2 points per game as a freshman at SFA.[2]

College statistics

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College basketball statistics
Season Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2024–25 Stephen F. Austin 31 1 21.4 .450 .270 .629 1.8 1.5 0.3 0.3 6.2

Source: Dominic Pangonis – ESPN

References

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  1. ^ "Dominic Pangonis Recruiting Profile". 247Sports. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Dominic Pangonis College Basketball Stats". ESPN. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  3. ^ "Wright State Men's Basketball Adds Dominic Pangonis". Wright State Athletics. April 25, 2025. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference nph was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  5. ^ "Dominic Pangonis – Men's Basketball Roster". Stephen F. Austin Athletics. Retrieved July 4, 2025.

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  1. ^ "Dominic Pangonis College Basketball Stats". ESPN. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  2. ^ "Dominic Pangonis Recruiting Profile". 247Sports. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  3. ^ "Dominic Pangonis – Men’s Basketball Roster". Stephen F. Austin Athletics. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  4. ^ "Wright State Men’s Basketball Adds Dominic Pangonis". Wright State Athletics. April 25, 2025. Retrieved July 5, 2025.