Neo Avdalas, a 6‑9 rising sophomore guard from Greece, is set to wear the Carolina blue beginning next season after completing a standout year at Virginia Tech, where he averaged 12.1 points and 4.6 assists over 31 appearances.
His performance earned him ACC Rookie‑of‑the‑Week honors twice and placed him ninth in the conference for assists per game, while also ranking third in three‑pointers and fourth in scoring for the Hokies.
A Transatlantic Journey
Before arriving in the United States, Avdalas refined his skills in Greece’s HEBA A1 league, suiting up for AS Karditsas and Peristeri BC. At Virginia Tech he became the team’s primary playmaker, dishing out a team‑high 141 assists and hitting 49 three‑pointers.
Coaches have highlighted his basketball IQ and poise under pressure, noting his ability to generate scoring chances for teammates while also delivering double‑digit points on 19 occasions.
The addition of Avdalas deepens UNC’s backcourt options and injects an international perspective into a program that continues to attract elite talent from around the world.