Alexandros Samodurov

Alexandros Samontourov (Greek: Αλέξανδρος Σαμοντούροβ; born April 20, 2005) is a Greek-Georgian professional basketball player for Panathinaikos of the Greek Basketball League (GBL) and the EuroLeague. He is a 2.10 m (6'11") tall power forward.

Alexandros Samontourov
Αλέξανδρος Σαμοντούροβ

No. 20 – Panathinaikos
Position	Power forward
League	GBL EuroLeague
Personal information
Born	(2005-04-20) April 20, 2005 Thessaloniki, Greece
Nationality	Greek / Georgian
Listed height	2.10 m (6 ft 11 in)
Listed weight	90 kg (198 lb)
Career information
Playing career	2022–present
Career history
2022–present	Panathinaikos
2023–2024	→Panerythraikos
Career highlights and awards
EuroLeague champion (2024) Greek League champion (2024)
Medals Men's basketball Representing Greece European U-20 Championship 2024 Poland Under-20

Early years and 10 Academy

Samodurov was born and raised in Evosmos, a suburb of Thessaloniki, Greece, to Georgian parents. He started playing basketball as a kid, joining Nikos Chatzivrettas's 10 Academy at the age of 10. His first steps on the next level were made at the 2019 Greek U16 Championship, where he averaged 4.3 points, 3 rebounds and 1 steal in 12 minutes, despite playing two years up, at age 14. His huge progress paid off in the 2021–22 season, where Samodurov's star shone in the Rising Stars tournament, organized by the Hellenic Basketball Federation, hosting U18 teams. He was named the MVP of the tournament and led 10 Academy to the title, with his numbers being over the top, averaging 25.9 points (75.7% free throws, 66.7% two-pointers and 25.8% three-pointers), 13.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 2 blocks, in 35 minutes.

Professional career

On March 22, 2022, Samodurov signed a six-year contract (through the summer of 2028) with Greek powerhouse Panathinaikos of the Greek Basket League and the EuroLeague. He stayed in 10 Academy for the remainder of the 2021–2022 season, joining the Greens in the upcoming summer.

On June 23, 2022, 10 Academy retired Samodurov's jersey, wishing the player all the best on his career.

On October 5, 2023, Samodurov signed a two-way contract with 2nd division club Panerythraikos, while remaining on the active roster of Panathinaikos as well.

National team career

On June 20, 2022, Samodurov was called up in the Greek U18 national team for the upcoming 2022 FIBA U18 European Championship. One day later, he was also called up by coach Dimitrios Itoudis in the Greek men's national team's selection for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification game against Great Britain.

Career statistics

Legend

GP	Games played	GS	Games started	MPG	Minutes per game
FG%	Field-goal percentage	3P%	3-point field-goal percentage	FT%	Free-throw percentage
RPG	Rebounds per game	APG	Assists per game	SPG	Steals per game
BPG	Blocks per game	PPG	Points per game	PIR	Performance Index Rating
Bold	Career high

EuroLeague

†	Denotes seasons in which Samodurov won the EuroLeague

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG	PIR
2022–23	Panathinaikos	2	0	1.0	.667	—	—	—	—	—	—	2.0	0.5
2023–24†		1	0	1.0	.500	1.000	—	—	1.0	—	—	3.0	3.0
Career		3	0	1.3	.600	1.000	—	—	.3	—	—	2.3	1.3

Domestic leagues

Year	Team	League	GP	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2022–23	Panathinaikos	HEBA A1	7	6.5	.714	.500	.750	1.6	.1	.3	.1	2.0
2023–24	Panerythraikos	HEBA A2	27	15.0	.474	.348	.621	3.1	.6	.5	.8	4.7
2023–24	Panathinaikos	HEBA A1	8	14.3	.563	.200	1.000	2.5	.6	.2	.6	2.6

Personal life

Samodurov has two brothers. The younger one, Angelos, who was born in 2008, also plays basketball.