Kevin Pangos Retires From Basketball
· Yahoo Sports
Congratulations are in order for two-time All-EuroLeague point guard Kevin Pangos, who has announced his retirement from basketball at the age of 33 on Instagram.
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Pangos is highly regarded as one of the greatest lead guards to ever come through Europe. He was named to the All-EuroCup Second Team in 2016 with Gran Canaria, the All-EuroLeague Second Team in 2018 with
Zalgiris Kaunas, and the All-EuroLeague First Team in 2021 with FC Barcelona.
The 6-1 floor leader competed professionally in the countries of Spain, Lithuania, Russia, Italy, and Istanbul. Pangos also played one season with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2021-22.
Former Gonzaga standout Kevin Pangos announces his retirement from basketball on Instagram. pic.twitter.com/fxn8EekNEz
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During his time with the Gonzaga Bulldogs from 2011-15, Pangos was named to the All-West Coast Conference First Team in each of his four seasons. The native of Holland Landing, Ontario, Canada, was also awarded the 2014-15 West Coast Conference Player of the Year honor and listed on the Associated Press’ All-American Third Team in 2015.
Per a source from SB Nation’s AZ Desert Swarm, Pangos is joining the Arizona Wildcats and coach Tommy Lloyd’s staff as assistant coach Ken Nakagawa’s replacement. Nakagawa is moving on to the G League’s Salt Lake Stars, the affiliate of the Utah Jazz, as an assistant coach.
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