Pete Papahronis
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 17, 1967 Iraklis Thessaloniki |
| 1996–1997 | AEK Athens |
| 1997–1998 | Iraklio |
| 1998–2000 | Maroussi |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
Panagiotis "Pete" Papahronis (alternate spelling: Papachronis) (Greek: Παναγιώτης «Πιτ» Παπαχρόνης; born October 17, 1967) is a former Greek–American professional basketball player.
Professional career
Papahronis graduated from
P.A.O.K. BC along with his cousin Chris Papasarantou. He played four years with PAOK and he won the 1991 and the Greek League champion in 1992. At the final against Zaragoza, Papahronis disqualified with five fouls at the beginning of the second half.[1] Moreover, he was one of the most special players of PAOK's fans.[2]
In 1992, he moved to
Greek Basketball League. In 1996, he signed with AEK, having confined participation. He also played with Iraklio B.C. and Maroussi B.C.
, finishing his career in 2000.
Coaching career
Papahronis returned to the United States and became a high school basketball coach. In 2003, he joined Guthrie High School, and led its boys' team in five state tournaments, winning the consecutive titles in 2008 and 2009. In 2012, he became coach of the girls' team.[3] In 2014, he was hired by Edmond North High School and assumed coaching the girls' team as well as teaching a recreational basketball course.[4]
Personal
His daughter Elle (Eleni) joined at San Francisco Dons.
References
- ^ sport24.gr Πέρασαν 26 χρόνια από το Κύπελλο Κυπελλούχων του ΠΑΟΚ στην Γενεύη
- ^ filathlos.gr Παπαχρόνης: «Ο κόσμος ήταν το οξυγόνο μου, ΠΑΟΚάρα»
- ^ newsokcom Guthrie's Pete Papahronis making transition from coaching boys to coaching girls
- ^ edmondsun.com Guthrie’s Papahronis to take over North girls position