The DCAC and Deree Basketball Academy are delighted to welcome Nikos Pappas to the team!
Nikos will assume the role of Manager – Basketball Programs Development, in our effort to have a top quality program, aiming to the development of our athletes.
Support of our athletes effort to pursuit an athletic or academic scholarship in Greece, abroad, and the US, is a main pillar of our program!
Nikos will be working with us in parallel with his duties with the Chicago Bulls as an International Scout, and has vast extensive experience in the sport having worked as:
- Technical Director – Panathinaikos BC (2020-2023)
- Assistant Coach / Scouting Manager – Panathinaikos BC (2014-2019)
- Scouting Staff Member – Greek National Team (2013)
- Technical Director – Triple Crown Basketball Academy (2010-2014)
- Coach & Technical Director – various basketball academies (2002-2010)
During his career he won:
- the Greek championship in 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
- the Greek Cup in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2021
- the Greek Super Cup in 2021
He holds a Degree in Sports Science and Physical Education with a specialization in Basketball from the University of Athens, a Coaches-A degree and speaks English, German and Greek.
Welcome Nikos and good luck in your new duties!