Joe Petrakis
| Peristeri | |
|---|---|
| Position | Power forward / center |
| League | Greek Basketball League FIBA Europe Cup |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 28, 2001 Wichita, Kansas, U.S. |
| Nationality | American / Greek |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 224 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Valley Center (Wichita, Kansas) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 2024: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2024–present |
| Career history | |
| 2024 | Spars Sarajevo |
| 2024–2025 | Apollon Limassol |
| 2025–present | Peristeri |
Gregory John Petrakis II (born March 28, 2001) is a Greek American professional basketball player for Peristeri of the Greek Basketball League and the FIBA Europe Cup. 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–center.
College career
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
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
- ^ "Joe Petrakis - Western Illinois Leathernecks Center". Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Ark Valley News - VC grad signs pro basketball contract". www.arkvalleynews.com. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "Apollon signs Joe Petrakis". www.eurobasket.com. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ Maggi, Alessandro (2025-06-27). "Joe Petrakis joins Peristeri - Sportando". Sportando. Retrieved 2025-06-27.