Marios Matalon

Marios Matalon (Greek: Μάριος Ματαλών; born February 16, 1989) is a Greek professional basketball player for Koroivos Amaliadas of the Greek A2 Basket League. Matalon, who was born in Thessaloniki, Greece, is a 1.86 m (6' 1​1⁄4") tall point guard.

Marios Matalon
Koroivos
PositionPoint guard
LeagueGreek A2 Basket League
Personal information
Born (1989-02-16) February 16, 1989
Thessaloniki, Greece
NationalityGreek / Israeli / Italian
Listed height6 ft 1.25 in (1.86 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
CollegeWyoming (2007)
NBA draft2011 / Undrafted
Playing career2005–present
Career history
2005–2007Aris Thessaloniki
2007–2008Kolossos Rodou
2008–2009AEL 1964
2009–2010Hapoel Afula
2010–2011Koroivos Amaliadas
2011–2012Ilysiakos
2012–2013OFI Crete
2013–2015Aries Trikala
2015–2016Rethymno Cretan Kings
2016–2017Panionios
2017–2018Apollon Patras
2018–2019Hapoel Ramat Gan Givatayim
2019–presentKoroivos Amaliadas
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Greece
FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship
2007 SpainUnder-18

College career

Matalon played college basketball at the University of Wyoming, with the Wyoming Cowboys, only for one year in 2007.[1]

Professional career

Some of the clubs that Matalon has played with during his pro career include: Aris Thessaloniki, AEL 1964, Kolossos, Hapoel Megido, Koroivos Amaliadas, Ilysiakos, Aries Trikala, OFI Crete, and Rethymno Cretan Kings.[2]

On August 31, 2017, Matalon joined Apollon Patras of the Greek A2 League.[3]

On July 24, 2018, Matalon signed a one-year deal with the Israeli team Hapoel Ramat Gan Givatayim of the Liga Leumit (Israeli 2nd Division).[4]

On August 29, 2019, Matalon returned to Greece and signed with Koroivos Amaliadas.

References
  1. Marios Matalon Bio - University of Wyoming Official Athletic Site
  2. Marios Matalon signs a two-year deal with Rethymno
  3. Apollon Patras land Marios Matalon
  4. "יאסו: הפועל ר"ג/גבעתיים החתימה מתאזרח יווני". one.co.il (in Hebrew). July 24, 2018. Retrieved August 25, 2018.
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