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Joe Petrakis

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Joe Petrakis
Peristeri
PositionPower forward
LeagueGreek Basketball League
FIBA Europe Cup
Personal information
Born (2001-03-28) March 28, 2001 (age 24)
Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
NationalityAmerican / Greek
Listed height6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight224 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school
  • Valley Center (Wichita, Kansas)
College
NBA draft2024: undrafted
Playing career2024–present
Career history
2024Spars Sarajevo
2024–2025Apollon Limassol
2025–presentPeristeri

Gregory John Petrakis II (born March 28, 2001) is a Greek American professional basketball player for Peristeri of the Greek Basketball League. Petrakis played college basketball for five different teams before starting his pro career. He is a 6-foot-11-inch (2.11 m) tall[1] power forward.

College career

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Born in Wichita, Kansas, Petrakis played college basketball with five different teams. From 2018 to 2024, Petrakis played with Dodge City Community College, Kansas State Wildcats , Western Carolina, Illinois State[2] and Western Illinois.

Professional career

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On January 25, 2024, Petrakis began his professional career with Spars Sarajevo of the Bosnian League.[3]

After his first season, he moved to Cyprus and joined Apollon Limassol.[4]

On June 27, 2025, Petrakis signed with Peristeri of the Greek Basket League.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Joe Petrakis - Western Illinois Leathernecks Center". Retrieved 2025-06-27.
  2. ^ jim.benson@lee.net, JIM BENSON (2022-05-18). "Illinois State lands frontcourt player in 6-10 Joe Petrakis from Western Carolina". pantagraph.com. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
  3. ^ "Ark Valley News - VC grad signs pro basketball contract". www.arkvalleynews.com. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
  4. ^ "Apollon signs Joe Petrakis". www.eurobasket.com. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
  5. ^ Maggi, Alessandro (2025-06-27). "Joe Petrakis joins Peristeri - Sportando". Sportando. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
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