Greek Big Man Alex Samodurov Commits to North Carolina

Alex Samodurov Commits To UNC

Panathinaikos forward Alex Samodurov committed to North Carolina, his agents Alex Saratsis and Giorgos Panou of Octagon told Jonathan Givony of Draft Express. Samodurov averaged 5.1 points and 1.7 rebounds for Panathinaikos this season. The 21-year-old will play under new coach Michael Malone next season.

Greek Prospect Alexandros Samodurov Commits to UNC Men's Basketball

Another international prospect is making his way to Chapel Hill. Alexandros Samodurov, who has played professionally in Greece since 2022, announced his commitment to head coach Michael Malone and UNC Saturday. Samodurov, a 6-foot-11 forward, has played his entire professional career with the Greek club Panathinaikos. The club has seen sustained success during his time there, winning the Greek League and the EuroLeague in 2024 and the Greek Cup …

Greek big man Alex Samodurov commits to North Carolina

BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ Head coach Mike Malone has secured an international big man for North Carolina next season. Greek big man Alex Samodurov will play for the Tar Heels in the 2026-27 season, per DraftExpress. The 6-foot-11 power forward has played four seasons in the EuroLeague and is now headed to college as a 21 year old rim protector for Malone’s team. He averaged 17.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game in FIBA U20 competition last …

Carolina Lands Alexandros Samodurov; Greek Big Man Completes UNC Frontcourt

North Carolina has secured the final major piece of its frontcourt for the 2026-27 season in Greek big man Alexandros Samodurov.