Nikos Gikas


  • Passport:

    GRE

  • Date of Birth:

    1990

  • Height:

    1.86

  • Position:

    PG

Profile

Scouting
  • A very explosive, high jumper athletic PG, who despite his height (1.86cm) he can score from any range, read all the possible passing lanes and same time to guard the best opponent guards. He is having the best year of his career, lead his team, Promitheas Patras to the 3rd position and next year they will compete in Champions League, became member of Greek National team and he is having the most Double-Double (6) in European domestic leagues. Real winner, who loves to take the responsibility at last seconds. He started his career in Filathlitikos with Giannis & Thanassis Antetokounmpo and with him in charge they won three championships in a row.
Offense (Strengths)
  • Can score with a pull up from any range
  • Too explosive to be defended on PnR by switching or Hedge out and for sure you can’t go Under
  • Very experienced despite his age, from early age of his career he was carrying his team to back to back championships.
  • He is CLUTCH, the ball will go always in his hands at last seconds
  • Excellent teammate, his goal is always to keep balance on his team by sharing the ball, he is a true floor general
  • 6 Double Double in 25gm, 2nd in assist ranking behind the Euroleague best PG Nick Calathes
Defense (Strengths)
  • Despite his height , his strong upper body don’t allow the opponent guard to post him up
  • Very fast and explosive legs, can’t be penetrated
  • Doesn’t crush on Picks
  • Can play full court press defences, his teams always using him 1st on defensive lanes cause he is very aggressive.

Notables

  • Greek C Division (South-Group 2) Champion -11
  • Eurobasket.com All-Greek B League Guard of the Year -12
  • Eurobasket.com All-Greek B League 1st Team -12
  • Greek B Division Runner-Up -12
  • Eurobasket.com All-Greek A2 Guard of the Year -13
  • Eurobasket.com All-Greek A2 Co-Rookie of the Year -13
  • Eurobasket.com All-Greek A2 1st Team -13
  • Greek Cup Finalist -14
  • Baltic League Finalist -15
  • Eurobasket.com All-Latvian League Honorable Mention -15
  • Eurobasket.com Latvian League All-Bosmans Team -15
  • Latvian League Regular Season Champion -15
  • Latvian League Finalist -15
  • Eurobasket.com All-Greek A1 League Co-Most Improved Player of the Year -16
  • Greek National Team -17-19
  • Greek All-Star Game -18
  • Eurobasket.com All-Greek A1 3rd Team -18
  • Eurobasket.com Greek A1 All-Defensive Team -18
  • Greek League Semifinals -18
  • FIBA World Cup 2019 Qualifiers -19: 10 games: 2.3ppg, 1.4apg

Videos

HIGHLIGHTS 19/20

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HIGHLIGHTS BCL 18/19


PROMITHEAS-STRASBOURG, BCL 18/19

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