Neoklis Avdalas
| No. 7 – Virginia Tech Hokies | |
|---|---|
| Position | Small forward / guard |
| League | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 4, 2006 Athens, Greece |
| Listed height | 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) |
| Listed weight | 85 kg (187 lb) |
| Career information | |
| College | Virginia Tech (2025–present) |
| Playing career | 2021–present |
| Career history | |
| 2021–2025 | Panathinaikos |
| 2023–2024 | →Karditsa |
| 2024–2025 | →Peristeri |
| Career highlights | |
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Neoklis "Neo" Avdalas (Greek: Νεοκλής "Νεο" Αβδάλας; born February 4, 2006) is a Greek college basketball player for the Virginia Tech Hokies of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Standing at 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) tall, he can play at the point guard, shooting guard and small forward positions. He is the youngest son of former basketball player Dimitris Avdalas.
Professional career
Avdalas began his professional career in 2021, with the Greek powerhouse Panathinaikos, under coaches Dimitrios Priftis and Georgios Vovoras.[1] During his first season, he appeared in a total of 6 EuroLeague games and 10 Greek Basket League games.
In January 2022, Avdalas signed a new five-year professional contract with Panathinaikos.
On September 20, 2023, Avdalas was loaned to the Greek Basket League team Karditsa for the 2023–2024 campaign.[2]
On July 25, 2024, Avdalas was loaned once more to the Basketball Champions League semi-finalists Peristeri for the 2024–2025 campaign.[3]
College career
On June 16, 2025, Avdalas committed to the Virginia Tech Hokies.[4]
National team career
Greek junior national team
Avdalas represented the Greek Under-16 junior national team, in the International Under-16 Tournament, that took place in Messini, between July 28 and July 31, 2021. Participating teams at that tournament included Greece Under-16, Croatia Under-16, Poland Under-16 and North Macedonia Under-16.[5] Avdalas was the leading scorer of Greece during the tournament, with 68 total points scored, in four games played.[6]
Career statistics
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field-goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field-goal percentage | FT% | Free-throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | PIR | Performance index rating |
| Bold | Career high |
EuroLeague
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG | PIR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | Panathinaikos | 6 | 0 | 2.5 | .333 | .000 | — | — | .2 | — | — | 0.3 | -0.3 |
| 2022–23 | 1 | 0 | 1.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.0 | -1.0 | |
| Career | 7 | 0 | 2.3 | .333 | .000 | — | — | .1 | — | — | 0.3 | -0.4 | |
References
- ^ (Greek) Παναθηναϊκός: Στα πλάνα του Πρίφτη ο 15χρονος Νεοκλής Αβδάλας
- ^ "Neoklis Avdalas signs at Karditsas". www.eurobasket.com. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ^ "Peristeri tabs promising upstart Avdalas, Hapoel Holon reunites with Kyser - Eurohoops". www.eurohoops.net. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ^ "Hokies land elite international talent Neoklis Avdalas". hokiesports.com. June 16, 2025.
- ^ (Greek) Διεθνές Τουρνουά Παμπαίδων U15 στη Μεσσήνη
- ^ (Greek) Ο 15χρονος Νεοκλής Αβδάλας στα πλάνα Πρίφτη για Παναθηναϊκό