Miles returning to Greece

By Gary Bedore, KUSports.com, Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Aaron Miles will play pro basketball in Greece once again this season.

The 26-year-old former Kansas University point guard, who competed for Panionios on Telecoms Athens in 2008-09, has signed a one-year deal with Aris BSA — a franchise located in Thessaloniki.

Terms were not disclosed.

“Aaron is thrilled at the opportunity. He’s on one of the top three teams in Greece,” said Chris Emens, senior director of Octagon Basketball, an agency that represents the 6-foot-1 Miles.

“Aaron had a great experience in Greece last year (emerging as a Greek League all-star). We’re very pleased at the offer he received.”

Miles was cut by the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks last week after scoring seven points in his only preseason game.

“In talking to the Hawks ... they stated how much better Aaron has gotten in a year,” Emens said, noting Miles hasn’t given up his dream of returning to the NBA.

He played in 19 games for the Golden State Warriors in 2005-06.

“He still needs things to line up for him. A lot depends on economic issues, how many spots will teams keep (on rosters) in the future?” Emens added.

He noted that some teams may keep just 13 or 14 players instead of the maximum allotment of 15.

The Jayhawks’ all-time assist leader averaged 11.3 points off 45.4 percent shooting with 3.5 assists in 27 games in the Greek League last season.

He averaged 10.2 points off 42.7 percent shooting, and 3.3 assists in 10 games in the Euroleague.