Stavros Schizas (Greek: Σταύρος Σχίζας); (born January 10, 1989, in Athens, Greece) is a Greek professional basketball player who plays for CSU Sibiu of the Liga Națională. He is 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)[1] tall and plays as a swingman.

Stavros Schizas
Σταύρος Σχίζας
Schizas in action with Rochester
CSU Sibiu
PositionSmall forward / Shooting guard
Personal information
Born (1989-01-10) January 10, 1989 (age 35)
Athens, Greece
NationalityGreek
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
College
NBA draft2014: undrafted
Playing career2014–present
Career history
2014–2016Rethymno
2016–2017Kymi
2017–2018Kolossos Rodou
2018–2020PAOK
2020–2021Iraklis
2021–2023Aris
2023–2024PAOK
2024–presentCSU Sibiu

College career

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Schizas played college basketball at Kirtland Community College and at Rochester College. As a sophomore, Schizas averaged 16,5 points and 8,5 rebounds per game.

Professional career

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In 2014, Schizas began his professional career with the Greek League club Rethymno Aegean.[2] He stayed to the club until 2016.

On July 4, 2016, Schizas joined Kymis.[3] On July 1, 2017, after playing one year with Kymis, Schizas signed with Kolossos.[4] On July 14, 2018, Schizas moved to Thessaloniki for PAOK, signing a two-year contract.[5]

On July 23, 2020, Schizas switched to Iraklis Thessaloniki.[6]

On July 25, 2021, Schizas signed with his third Greek Basket League club from Thessaloniki, Aris, where he was named team captain alongside Olivier Hanlan. He appeared in only 10 league games due to injuries, averaging 4 points and 1.4 rebounds in 10 minutes per contest. In his second season with Aris, Schizas appeared in 15 league games, averaging 2.4 points and 1.2 rebounds in 11 minutes per contest.

On August 5, 2023, Schizas returned to PAOK.

References

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  1. ^ ESAKE.gr ΣΧΙΖΑΣ ΣΤΑΥΡΟΣ | HEIGHT 1.96 (in Greek).
  2. ^ AGO Rethymno signs rookie Stavros Schizas.
  3. ^ "Kymi signed Stavros Schizas". a1basket.gr. 4 July 2016. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  4. ^ Stavros Schizas signs at Kolossos H Hotels.
  5. ^ "Stavros Schizas signs two-year deal with PAOK BC". sportando.basketball. 14 July 2018. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  6. ^ "Stavros Schizas agreed terms with Iraklis". eurobasket.com. 15 July 2020. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
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