Nick Katsikis

Nick Katsikis
Personal information
Born (1967-03-12) March 12, 1967
New Jersey, United States
Nationality Greek / American
Listed height 6 ft 6.74 in (2.00 m)
Career information
High school Cherry Hill High School East (1982–1986)
College Seton Hall University (1986–1989)
Playing career 1990–2000
Position Small forward
Career history
1990–1993 PAOK
1993–1996 Dafni
1997–1998 Namika Lahti
1999–2000 DJK Würzburg
Career highlights and awards

Nikos "Nick" Katsikis (Greek: Νίκος "Νικ" Κατσίκης; born March 12, 1967) is a former Greek–American professional basketball player. His twin brother Tom Katsikis is also a former professional basketball player.

High school

The Katsikis brothers grew up in Cherry Hill, New Jersey and played basketball at Cherry Hill High School East from 1982 to 1986. Nick scored more than 1,500 points in these four years having 20.4 points per game. Moreover, he is the all-time school leader in rebounds (743), field goals (697) and steals (214).[1] On 22 November 2015 Katsikis brothers became members of Cherry Hill High School East Hall of Fame.[2]

College career

Katsikis played with Seton Hall Pirates men's basketball for three years. His college career scoring record was 21 points against Providence, on 20 January 1988. He also, had four 3–point field goals in five attempts.[3] Katsikis was member of Pirates team which reached at the 1989 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Game and lost from Michigan Wolverines men's basketball with 80–79. He played at the semifinal against Duke, and scored three points.[4] Twenty five years after the final, Katsikis said that the foul call at the end of the game was ridiculous and he can't sleep from the inequity.[5]

Professional career

In 1991, Katsikis joined PAOK along with his brothers Tom, and played for three years. He won the Greek League in 1992. Katsikis played with PAOK in 22 games and scored 81 points.[6] In 1993 he moved to Dafni.

He also, played with Namika Lahti, and DJK Würzburg.[7] After, their retirement Nick and Tom Katsikis became owners of their family restaurant in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey.[8]

References

  1. ↑ eastside–online.org Al Carino Basketball Club announces new inductees for South Jersey Hall of Fame
  2. ↑ philly.com Katsikis twins, stars of the '80s, charter members of Cherry Hill East HOF
  3. ↑ nytimes.com COLLEGE BASKETBALL; Seton Hall Downs Providence by 82-80
  4. ↑ sports-reference.com Seton Hall vs. Duke Box Score, April 1, 1989
  5. ↑ nypost.com 25 years later, memories still fresh of foul call that robbed Pirates of possible title
  6. ↑ "Α1 10+1 χρόνια", 1997
  7. ↑ rp–online.de Die Ab- und Zugänge der Basketball-Bundesliga
  8. ↑ allaroundpennsauken.com Iconic Penn Queen Diner Celebrates 50 Years In Pennsauken
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