Filippos Tigkas (born November 5, 2002) is a Cypriot/Greek professional basketball player for Keravnos of the Cypriot League.

Filippos Tigkas
No. 13 – Keravnos
PositionPoint guard
LeagueCypriot League
Personal information
Born (2002-11-05) 5 November 2002 (age 22)
Cyprus
NationalityCypriot / Greek
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Career information
Playing career2020–present
Career history
2020–2021Apollon Limassol
2021–presentKeravnos
Career highlights and awards

Early career

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Tigkas started playing basketball with Apollon Limassol in Cyprus. At the age of 16, he was transferred to AEK Athens of the Greek League, where he played with the junior team of the club. He also took several practices with AEK Athens Men’s Team. [1]

Professional career

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On July 7, 2020 Tigkas returned to Cyprus and signed with Apollon Limassol of the Cypriot League.[2] In his first professional season, Tigkas averaged 7.7 points and 2.7 assists with Apollon. In the summer of 2021 Keravnos Strovolou and AEK Larnaca battled in order to secure his signature. Tigkas decided to join Keravnos Strovolou in the end.

References

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  1. ^ "Tigkas made AEK Athens roster". camp.moufflons.org. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
  2. ^ "Filippos Tigkas (ex AEK) agreed terms with Apollon". eurobasket.com. Retrieved 8 November 2020.

3. Rebound.com.cy - Phillip Tigkas is the biggest asset of Cypriot Basketball

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https://rebound.cyprustimes.com/kypros/filippos-tigkas-o-polytimoteros-pic/