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Chris Papasarantou

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Chris Papasarantou
Personal information
Born (1966-04-03) April 3, 1966 (age 58)
Oklahoma, United States
NationalityGreek / American
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Career information
CollegeOklahoma Baptist University (1985–1989)
Playing career1989–1998
PositionSmall forward / Power forward (basketball)
Number6
Career history
1989–1990PAOK
1990–1991Philippos Thessaloniki B.C.
1991–1995AEK
1995–1996Dafnis B.C.
1996–1998Sporting B.C.

Christos "Chris" Papasarantou (Greek: Χρήστος "Κρις" Παπασαράντου; born April 3, 1966) is a former GreekAmerican professional basketball player.

Professional career

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Papasarantou graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University and he joined Greek basketball club PAOK, along with his cousin Pete Papahronis. After one year with PAOK, Papasarantou moved to Philippos Thessaloniki B.C. Papasarantou scored 19 points in Philippos' season-opening 111–90 win over Olympiacos B.C. Despite a promising start to the season Philippos was relegated, but Papasarantou was one of the best players in the club. In 1991, he joined AEK and stayed for four years. He played in the Greek Basketball Cup final in 1992 against Aris. During 1995–96 he played with Dafnis B.C. in the Greek A2 Basket League. He was one of the best scorers in the second division, with a career high of 39 points against Near East B.C. In 1996 he joined Sporting B.C., where he played for two years. After retirement from basketball, he became a car wash entrepreneur.[1][2]

Personal life

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Papasarantou had a relationship with the former Miss Europe Marina Tsintikidou for four years.[3] Today, he resides in Oklahoma City with his wife, Katerina Tsarouha Papasarantou, a successful portrait photographer, and their three children.

References

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  1. ^ makthes.gr[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ "www.hyper.gr". Archived from the original on 2017-07-30. Retrieved 2017-07-30.
  3. ^ espressonews.gr
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