THE Neokles Avdalas was named the best new player of the Stoiximan Basket League for the completed season. The 18-year-old guard, who belongs to Panathinaikos but he played on loan in Karditsa, he was first in all the votes. The announcement of ESAKE states:
At 18 years old – he was born on February 4, 2006 – and after his first full season in the Stoiximan Basket League, Neoklis Avdalas is named the Best Young Player (under 21 years old) of the 32nd Professional Championship!
The son of former basketball player Dimitris Avdala, who competes in the position of shooting guard with a height of 2m.03 and played the last season in Karditsa JAPONIKI after being loaned from Panathinaikos AKTOR, prevailed in all the votes for the selection of the New Player.
In the 2023-24 Stoiximan Basket League captains and coaches vote, the 18-year-old guard was voted in by 47.61% (10 votes) and second was Nassos Bazinas of Prometheus with 33.3% (7 votes).
In the journalists’ vote, Avdalas collected 37.2% (16 votes) and second was Vangelis Zougris of Peristeri bwin with 23.25% (10 votes) and third was Bazinas with 20.93% (9).
Avdalas also took the lead in the voting of the sports fans with 28.56% (594 votes) and second was Alexandros Samonturov of Panathinaikos AKTOR with 20% (416).
“I am very happy because I was named Best New Player of the season“, declared Neoklis Avdalas and pointed out: “This distinction is a reward for the efforts I made during the last difficult season. I thank Panathinaikos AKTOR for giving me the opportunity to take part in the Stoiximan Basket League through my concession to Karditsa JAPONIKI. Karditsa JAPONIKI turned out to be a very good choice to show things».
“I remain humble and thank the captains and coaches of the teams, the journalists and the fans who voted for me“, emphasized the 18-year-old shooting guard and explained: “Their preference means a lot to me».
Source: Sport Fm
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