Argiris Papapetrou
Αργύρης Παπαπέτρου

Personal information
Born	(1965-02-21) February 21, 1965 Aiginio, Greece
Nationality	Greek
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight	245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
Playing career	1983–1997
Position	Power forward / center
Number	10
Career history
As player:
1983–1985	Pierikos
1985–1994	Panathinaikos
1994–1996	Apollon Patras
1996–1997	Irakleio
As coach:
2005–2006	Panathinaikos Women
Career highlights and awards
As player: 2× Greek Cup winner (1986, 1993) 2× Greek League All-Star (1991, 1994 I)
Medals Representing  Greece Men's basketball Balkan Championship 1985 Romania

Argiris Papapetrou (alternate spellings: Argirios, Argyris, Argyrios) (Greek: Αργύρης Παπαπέτρου; born February 21, 1965) is a retired Greek professional basketball player and coach. At 6'9" (2.06 m) in height, he played at the power forward and center positions.

Professional career

Papapetrou started his playing career with Pierikos. In 1985, he moved to Panathinaikos, and with them, he won the Greek Cup title in 1986 and 1993. In 1994, he moved to Apollon Patras, and in 1996, he joined Irakleio.

National team career

Papapetrou was a member of the senior men's Greek national team. He played with Greece at the 1984 FIBA European Olympic Qualifying Tournament and the 1994 FIBA World Championship. He also played with Greece at the Balkan Championship in 1985 and 1990.

Coaching career

After the end of his playing career, Papapetrou worked as a basketball coach. He was the head coach of Panathinaikos Women, during the 2005–06 season.

Personal life

Papapetrou's sons, Ioannis Papapetrou and Georgios Papapetrou, are also professional basketball players.

External links

• FIBA Profile
• FIBA Europe Profile
• Hellenic Federation Profile (in Greek)