Vassilis Toliopoulos gave an interview to the official Panathinaikos website after signing his contract with the club.

Toliopoulos appeared in 15 EuroCup games for Aris last season, posting impressive averages of 13.7 points, 2.5 assists, and 2 steals per contest.

In the Greek League, over 16 games, he averaged 13.8 points, 3.6 assists, and 2.1 rebounds.

Before joining Aris, Toliopoulos played for numerous clubs including Boulazac, PAOK, Ionikos, AEK Athens, Kolossos Rhodes, Ikaros, and Panionios. Interestingly, he spent four years of his career with Olympiacos – his new club’s biggest rival.

What are your initial thoughts as a member of Panathinaikos?

What are your goals for the next three years?

You’ve gone through all the professional tiers in Greece. What have you learned from that journey?

What do you consider your defining characteristic on the court?

From the French Second Division in 2023 to Panathinaikos in 2025 a remarkable journey, right?

What changed or defined you the most in recent years?

You’re entering the most mature phase of your career under Ergin Ataman and alongside Kostas Sloukas. How do you feel about that?

From opponent at OAKA to home player next season. How does it feel to step on that court with the fans behind you?