Our way
Our way
Octagon Basketball Europe was created as the first dedicated agency in overseas basketball, that goes far beyond as an American agency that places players in Europe, but also as the top Europe-based agency that will represent the best players in the continent, as well as bring the top talents from Europe to the NBA. The branding and expertise of Octagon in the draft and the NBA for over 35 years and the extensive experience and track record of Octagon Europe personnel guarantees an ideal combination for players that aim to enter the NBA draft and also compete at the top level of European basketball.
Since its launch Octagon Europe and its exclusive network built on the success and the individual experience of its people that have been in the business for over three decades. Since late 2020 this network of agents merged into one company, creating a unique environment like no other in Europe, in a signature move that benefits our players and creates a competitive advantage from all the synergies that are created. A pioneer move that once again changed the face of sports agency in European basketball.
Based on the values of our founder the late Georgios Dimitropoulos set, Octagon Europe will continue to operate having always in mind the best interest of our players and coaches, keeping at the very core of our existence our hashtag, which is way more than just that, but its also embodies our way of operating: #octagonfamily
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Jeff Austin heads Octagon’s worldwide Basketball division, where his experiences as a former professional sportsman and expertise as a lawyer have proved invaluable in client recruitment and contract negotiations. He works closely with NBA legends, as well as current and rising NBA stars.
With over 12 years of experience in the industry, Alex Saratsis’ professional expertise includes managing Octagon’s international presence, recruiting clients in the United States and abroad, and negotiating marketing and employment contracts for athletes. In addition to managing many international basketball stars and building key professional relationships between the US and Europe, Saratsis also manages the careers of NBA players including Rudy Gay, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Kendall Marshall, among others. Saratsis began his career as a player representative at Edge Sports International, and went on to CSMG under Henry Thomas, where he ran their international operations. Since joining Octagon in 2009, Saratsis has been the driving force behind Octagon Basketball’s strategic partnerships across Europe and beyond in addition to building their domestic presence in the NBA. Fluent in Spanish, Italian, and Greek, Saratsis was born in Athens, Greece, and grew up in Mexico City and Tokyo before moving to the United States to attend Northwestern University, where he graduated in 2002. Saratsis is based in Chicago, Illinois.
As a Senior Director at Octagon, Chris is involved in all aspects of Octagon Basketball including client management, contract negotiations, and corporate partnerships. With over 13 years of industry experience, including 12 with Octagon, Chris manages the careers of NBA players Ryan Anderson, Josh Childress, Landry Fields, Jimmer Fredette, and Solomon Hill, among others. An expert on the NBA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement, Chris oversees all contract negotiations for his clients, in addition to forging a vast network of corporate partnerships and relationships. Prior to joining Octagon, Chris co-founded Sitesmith, Inc., a start-up focused on supplying website services, which was eventually sold to Metromedia Fiber Network in 2000. Chris lives in Arizona and splits his time between Octagon’s offices in Scottsdale and Los Angeles, CA.
A former college basketball standout, Omar handles 
With over a decade of experience in the industry, Ron is known and respected for his integrity and ethical approach to athlete representation. The newest member to the Octagon Basketball team, Ron has worked with basketball players at all stages of their career. From athletes playing their careers overseas, to lottery picks and first round draft selections, to NBA All-Stars, Ron is dedicated to providing the best opportunities for Octagon’s clients on and off the court. A Chicago native, Ron previously worked at Interperformances. An expert negotiator, Ron has landed milestone contracts for his clients and has worked closely with major blue-chip corporations including Nike, Volkswagen, Hynudai and Coca-Cola. Ron attended DePaul University where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and Marketing. Based in Octagon’s Chicago office, Ron is married and has one son.
John Noonan is responsible for coordinating recruiting, contract management and client support for Octagon Basketball. Based in Octagon’s McLean, VA headquarters, John also oversees statistical performance analysis and NBA roster analysis and plays a supporting role in all day-to-day operations. A former NCAA student-athlete, John played basketball collegiately at Ursinus College, making a trip to the Final Four in 2008. After college, John spent one season playing basketball in Europe before returning to the U.S. to work in the Philadelphia Eagles’ Player Personnel department. A Havertown, PA native, John also holds a Master’s degree from Georgetown University.
