Nationality: Greece 🇬🇷
Born: May 25, 2007
Height: 6’6″
Position: Combo Guard
High School: SoCal Academy (Los Angeles, CA)
Club: Dream Vision
Previous Club: Peristeri GS Athens U18 (Greece)
International: Greece U18 National Team
Player Overview
The Greek god of grit!
Alexandros Alexakis, the top-ranked guard out of Greece in the 2026 class, is a skilled 6’6″ combo guard with advanced two-way ability, a refined feel for the game, and a polished offensive toolkit well beyond his years.
After developing through Peristeri GS Athens, one of Greece’s premier youth programs, Alexakis made the move stateside to join SoCal Academy in California, where he’s faced elite prep competition and continued to expand his game.
Internationally, he’s already worn the blue and white of Greece’s U18 National Team, showcasing defensive versatility and basketball IQ at the FIBA U18 EuroBasket. He has also been nominated for the McDonald’s All-American Game, the premier showcase for high school talent in the United States—a rare honor for an international prospect.
Scouting Breakdown
Offensive Strengths
Three-Level Scoring
Alexakis is a confident, efficient shooter who can score both off the catch and off the dribble. His form is smooth and repeatable, and his release is lightning quick—the product of years of refinement. Whether spotting up on the wing or pulling up in transition, he forces defenses to respect him at every level.
Crafty Finisher
When attacking the basket, Alexakis combines burst with poise. His first step creates separation, while his strength allows him to absorb contact and finish through defenders. His ability to finish comfortably with either hand makes him an especially difficult matchup around the rim.
Pick-and-Roll Control
Poised and cerebral, Alexakis manipulates defenses in pick-and-roll situations. He reads coverages, changes pace effectively, and consistently delivers teammates the ball in scoring positions. His comfort as a playmaker is uncommon for a player his age.
Basketball IQ & Vision
Alexakis is calm, decisive, and efficient with the basketball. He understands spacing, tempo, and defensive rotations, allowing him to organize an offense while making high-level reads on a consistent basis.
Defensive Strengths
Point-of-Attack Toughness
Alexakis competes with an edge defensively. He uses quick feet, long arms, and active hands to pressure opposing guards, disrupt passing lanes, and create turnovers.
Switchability & Size
At 6’6″, Alexakis has the size and versatility to defend multiple positions. He can comfortably switch onto point guards or wings, making him an ideal fit for today’s positionless style of basketball.
Motor & Anticipation
Effort is never in question. Alexakis consistently reads passing lanes, rotates early, competes for loose balls, and stays engaged on every possession. His motor allows his physical tools to play up on the defensive end.
Notable Performances
- Rising Stars U18 League (2022–23): Averaged 16.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game, emerging as one of the top scorers and floor leaders for Peristeri’s U18 squad.
- FIBA U16 European Championship (2023): Averaged 16.9 points per game, displaying advanced shot creation and fearlessness against elite international competition.
- FIBA U18 EuroBasket (2024): Averaged 3.3 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 0.4 assists per game, providing defensive versatility and energy in rotational minutes for Greece.
Fit at High Point
Alexakis projects as a high-ceiling combo guard with outstanding size, poise, and a complete skill set. His combination of length, perimeter shooting, defensive versatility, and basketball IQ gives him every opportunity to contribute early in his High Point career.
He also continues the growing pipeline from SoCal Academy to High Point, following in the footsteps of fan favorite Juslin Bodo Bodo while adding another talented international player to Coach Flynn Clayman’s roster.
With Alexakis joining four-star point guard Trey Pearson and sharpshooter Danny Houlihan, Clayman’s 2026 recruiting class is clearly built around tough, intelligent, and fundamentally sound guards. Alexakis provides the size and positional flexibility to play either on or off the ball, making him a natural fit within High Point’s motion-based, high-IQ offensive system.
Final Word
Alexandros Alexakis embodies the modern European guard—long, skilled, versatile, and cerebral.
He’s a shot-maker, facilitator, and relentless competitor who elevates the players around him. His commitment further strengthens High Point’s 2026 recruiting class while reinforcing Flynn Clayman’s reputation as a coach capable of identifying and landing elite international talent.
The Panthers’ rise is no longer on the horizon—it has already arrived.