Petway signs with the European Champions

Olympiacos BC announces inking Brent Petway. The American forward will be wearing the ‘red’ shirt for the next two seasons.

Who is Who…
Date of birth: 12/5/1985
Place of birth: Warner Robins, Georgia (USA)
Position: Forward
Height: 2.05
Former teams: Michigan (2003-2007), Idaho Stampede (2007-09), Ilysiakos (2009-10), JA Vichy (2009-10), Rethymno (2011-13)
Accolades:  MVP of the All Star Game of the 2012-13 Greek League.

Season       Team        G.    P.    Min.    2p.        3p.        1p.        Off.R.    Def.R.    R.     As.    St.    Bl.     Ranking
2012-2013     RETHYMNO    35    464    1057    122-191    40-120        100-147    55    150    205    36    38    84    584   
2011-2012     RETHYMNO    26    311    691    82-124        29-88        60-82        44    80    124    24    22    35    341   
2009-2010     ILYSIAKOS   6    65    174    24-33        3-10        8-11        15    19    34    3    10    13    3.46
2009-2010    VICHY         9    76    197    28-45        3-18        11-14        15    23    38    7    7    10    94

PETWAY: I know what I can do and I’m going to prove myself

Just a little after signing his contract, Brent Petway spoke to Olympiacosbc.gr: “I’m super excited about this development. It’s a huge step for me. I’m going to have the chance and play at Euroleague level and all the more, for the European Champions. Nothing could have been better for me” the American forward said and then referred to the pressure he might feel with a team of the likes of Olympiacos: “I’m not afraid of the pressure at all. Pressure makes me play better. It’s going to be good for me to work at a better level. I know what I can do and I’m going to show everybody”.

It wasn’t hard for the ‘flying’ American to say yes to Olympiacos: “I thought about it for a few seconds (laughing). I wanted to stay in Greece, for the back to back Champions of Europe and what I wanted became true”.

As for his connection to the fans …”Basketball is a game giving you the ability to experience it at 100%. I’m here to enjoy the game, but most of all, to celebrate victories. No player and no team can promise to always win. But when you try and you have the fans with you, then you can succeed a lot and Olympiacos has been the best example in the last couple of years for everyone involved with basketball”.