John Fitsioris
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | c.1967 |
| Nationality | American / Greek |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Mt. Lebanon (Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania) |
| College | Westminster (1985–1989) |
| Playing career | 1989–1999 |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Career history | |
| 1989–1994 | Panionios |
| 1994–1998 | Dafni |
| 1998–1999 | Chalkida |
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John Fitsioris is a Greek-American former basketball player. Following his college career at Westminster College, he played professionally in Greece for several years.
High school career
Fitsioris played at Mt. Lebanon High School in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania.[1] He was the captain of the basketball team during his senior year and led it in scoring with 18 points per game.[2]
College career
From 1985 to 1989, Fitsioris played college basketball at Westminster.[2][3] He was a three year starter and the co-captain during his senior season when he averaged 15.7 points per game and made 31 of 66 three point shots while shooting 55 percent overall from the field.[4]
Professional career
Fitsioris started his professional career with Panionios in 1989.[2] He played with the team in their 1994 European Cup Radivoj Korac semi-final run. Fitsioris contributed (making 2 out of 3 for 4 points and one rebound) to Panionios Athen's 99-79 victory over AEK alongside the future second-round NBA pick Ed Stokes on February 11, 1993.[5]
Following his playing career, Fitsioris was a coach at Northgate High School from 2001 to 2003.[6][7]
Personal life
Fitsioris' parents, Marta and George, were born in Greece but moved to the United States after they got married.[2]
References
- ↑ Rich Emert (3 January 1985). "Sh-h-h-h. Mt. Lebanon's Fitsioris an ultra-secret weapon". The Pittsburgh Press. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Mt. Lebanon's Fitsioris playing pro basketball in Greece". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 22 November 1989. p. 13.
- ↑ Matt Assad (5 January 1989). "Area trio playing key role for Titans". The Pittsburgh Press. p. S14. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
- ↑ George Dziamniski (2 March 1989). "Ex-rivals team up to shine in college". The Pittsburg Press. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
- ↑ "Panionios BC - AEK | European Cup Radivoj Korac 1994". FIBA Europe. Retrieved 2013-08-10.
- ↑ Jim Wexell (11 December 2002). "Northgate burning to build upon its playoff experience". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. p. N15. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
- ↑ Mike White (15 October 2003). "Plewa decides he, Northgate are a fit". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Archived from the original on 22 April 2021. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
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