2014-2015 Men's Basketball Roster
Pilitsis, Georgios
Jersey Number 23
Georgios Pilitsis
- Position:
- G
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 185
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Thessaloniki, Greece
- High School:
- Anatolia College
- Major:
- Chemical Engineering
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh, because of its high quality academics, the closely knit community and the numerous opportunities it offers beyond the classroom.”
AS A SOPHOMORE (2014-15): Got into four games, tallying eight points, three assists and two rebounds in 14 minutes … Saw action late in the game vs. Bucknell (2/25) … Had a rebound, assist and block as part of blowout win over Army (2/4). Assisted on a John Ross Glover field goal that gave Lehigh 100 points … Scored a career-high five points in just three minutes at Quinnipiac (12/18), finishing 1-for-1 in field goal attempts (a three-pointer) while hitting 2-of-2 free throws. Added a rebound and assist … Scored first-career points (a three) against Penn State Mont Alto (11/30). Played a career-high seven minutes while adding an assist and steal as well … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FRESHMAN (2013-14): Played in eight games, grabbing a rebound … Saw action late in the regular season finale vs. Colgate (3/1) … Played a career-high two minutes, attempting his first-career shot attempt at American (2/12) … Got into second straight game, vs. Loyola (2/8) … Grabbed a rebound in the final minute at Army (2/5) … Played in first Patriot League game, seeing action in the final minute at Holy Cross (1/18) … Got into games at South Dakota State (11/26) and vs. Sacred Heart (12/1) … Played in the final minute of the season opener at Minnesota (11/8).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Played for club team Asteria Basketball Academy under instruction of Coach Ted Rodopoulos, the starting point guard both for the u18 team and the men’s team … Played all four years for high school varsity team, serving as starting point guard all four years … Played for Greek National Basketball u15 and u16 Team … Participated in the European Youth Olympic Festival held in Trabzon, Turkey … Was starting point guard for the u16 Greek Olympic Basketball team, scoring team-high 17 points and five assists in the bronze medal game against Turkey … Graduated top 10 percent of high school class … Member of the National Honor Society and graduated with honors from high school.
CAREER STATISTICS
GETTING TO KNOW GEORGIOS
Nickname: Jorje
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The campus
Major & Why: Engineering, because I like the application of science.
Favorite Place on Campus: Stabler Arena
Favorite Food: Mousakas
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Manos Chatzidakis
Favorite Movie: Intouchables
Favorite TV Show: Two and A Half Men
Favorite Website: www.espn.com
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Basilis Skountis
Favorite Pro Team: Aris Thessaloniki
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Roger Federer
Hobbies: Swimming, hanging out with friends, watching movies, listening to music, reading
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated
Place I'd Like To Visit: Africa, South America, China and Tibet
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Singing and dancing
Dream Job: Professional basketball player or coach
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It was assigned to me
If I Didn't Play Basketball, I Would Play: Tennis
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Buy my mother a car, travel the world with my family and friends and help as many people in need as possible. Especially help children deprived of food and education.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2014-15): Got into four games, tallying eight points, three assists and two rebounds in 14 minutes … Saw action late in the game vs. Bucknell (2/25) … Had a rebound, assist and block as part of blowout win over Army (2/4). Assisted on a John Ross Glover field goal that gave Lehigh 100 points … Scored a career-high five points in just three minutes at Quinnipiac (12/18), finishing 1-for-1 in field goal attempts (a three-pointer) while hitting 2-of-2 free throws. Added a rebound and assist … Scored first-career points (a three) against Penn State Mont Alto (11/30). Played a career-high seven minutes while adding an assist and steal as well … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A FRESHMAN (2013-14): Played in eight games, grabbing a rebound … Saw action late in the regular season finale vs. Colgate (3/1) … Played a career-high two minutes, attempting his first-career shot attempt at American (2/12) … Got into second straight game, vs. Loyola (2/8) … Grabbed a rebound in the final minute at Army (2/5) … Played in first Patriot League game, seeing action in the final minute at Holy Cross (1/18) … Got into games at South Dakota State (11/26) and vs. Sacred Heart (12/1) … Played in the final minute of the season opener at Minnesota (11/8).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Played for club team Asteria Basketball Academy under instruction of Coach Ted Rodopoulos, the starting point guard both for the u18 team and the men’s team … Played all four years for high school varsity team, serving as starting point guard all four years … Played for Greek National Basketball u15 and u16 Team … Participated in the European Youth Olympic Festival held in Trabzon, Turkey … Was starting point guard for the u16 Greek Olympic Basketball team, scoring team-high 17 points and five assists in the bronze medal game against Turkey … Graduated top 10 percent of high school class … Member of the National Honor Society and graduated with honors from high school.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | MIN-AVG | FG-FGA | FG% | 3FG-3FGA | 3FG% | FT-FTA | FT% | REB | AVG | ASST | TO | BLK | STL | PTS | PPG |
| 2013-14 | 8-0 | 8-1.0 | 0-1 | .000 | 0-0 | -- | 0-0 | -- | 1 | 0.1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 2014-15 | 4-0 | 14-3.5 | 2-4 | .500 | 2-4 | .500 | 2-2 | 1.000 | 2 | 0.5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2.0 |
| Totals | 12-0 | 22-1.8 | 2-5 | .400 | 2-4 | .500 | 2-2 | 1.000 | 3 | 0.3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0.7 |
GETTING TO KNOW GEORGIOS
Nickname: Jorje
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The campus
Major & Why: Engineering, because I like the application of science.
Favorite Place on Campus: Stabler Arena
Favorite Food: Mousakas
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Manos Chatzidakis
Favorite Movie: Intouchables
Favorite TV Show: Two and A Half Men
Favorite Website: www.espn.com
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Basilis Skountis
Favorite Pro Team: Aris Thessaloniki
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Roger Federer
Hobbies: Swimming, hanging out with friends, watching movies, listening to music, reading
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated
Place I'd Like To Visit: Africa, South America, China and Tibet
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Singing and dancing
Dream Job: Professional basketball player or coach
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It was assigned to me
If I Didn't Play Basketball, I Would Play: Tennis
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Buy my mother a car, travel the world with my family and friends and help as many people in need as possible. Especially help children deprived of food and education.
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