2007-08: Marios Matalon is a combo guard from Thessaloniki, Greece, who has been a top junior player for the Greek Under 18 National team and competed in international competition for the Greek Under 18 National Team during the summer of 2007. His Greek team won the Silver Medal at the European Under 18 Championships during the summer of 2007. In 2006, his Greek Green team also placed sixth at the European Championships. He led the Under 18 European Championships in assists in 2005 and in 2007. As a starter for the Under 18 National Team in 2006, Matalon averaged 10 points, four rebounds, four assists and two steals per game, while shooting 49 percent from the field and 39 percent from three-point range. "I'm really excited about the addition of Marios to our program," said Schroyer. "He is a very talented young player, who can play both guard positions. Marios fits the style we want to play, and fits well into the program we are developing. He handles the ball well, can really shoot the three and has a high basketball IQ. He is also a great student and an outstanding young man. "I think to add a freshman to our program with the talent and upside Marios has is a huge step in the right direction for us." High School/Personal: His high school captured the Greek championship and placed second at the International School Championships in Poland in 2005, with Matalon serving as team captain. Born Feb. 16, 1989, he is the son of Alice and David Matalon. He is majoring in physical education teaching. Matalon is left-handed. |
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