Chris Papasarantou
Christos "Chris" Papasarantou (Greek: Χρήστος "Κρις" Παπασαράντου; born April 3, 1966) is a former Greek–American professional basketball player.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 3, 1966 Oklahoma, United States |
| Nationality | Greek / American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Career information | |
| College | Oklahoma Baptist University (1985–1989) |
| Playing career | 1989–1998 |
| Position | Small forward / Power forward (basketball) |
| Number | 6 |
| Career history | |
| 1989–1990 | PAOK |
| 1990–1991 | Philippos Thessaloniki B.C. |
| 1991–1995 | AEK |
| 1995–1996 | Dafnis B.C. |
| 1996–1998 | Sporting B.C. |
Professional career
Papasarantou graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University and he joined to PAOK, along with his cousin Pete Papahronis. After, one year with PAOK, Papasarantou moved to Philippos Thessaloniki B.C. At the first game of the season Philippos smashed Olympiacos B.C. with 111–90, and Papasarantou scored 19 points. Despite the wonderful beginning Philippos relegated, but Papasarantou was one of the best players of his club. In 1991 he joined to AEK and stayed for four years. He played at the Greek Basketball Cup final in 1992, against Aris. During 1995–96 he played with Dafnis B.C. at the Greek A2 Basket League. He was one of the best scorers of the second division, and his personal best score was 39 points against Near East B.C.. In 1996 he joined to Sporting B.C. and he played for two years. After his retirement, he became a car wash entrepreneur.[1][2]
Personal life
Papasarantou had 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.