Aaron Geramipoor
Aaron Geramipoor (born 11 September 1992[1]) is a British-Iranian professional basketball currently representing the Iranian National Team. Born and raised in Stockport, Geramipoor attended Bramhall High School before embarking on an international career in basketball.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 September 1992 Stockport, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British Iranian |
| Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
| Listed weight | 123 kg (271 lb) |
| Career information | |
| College | Seton Hall (2010–2014) |
| NBA draft | 2014 / Undrafted |
| Playing career | 2014–present |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 23 |
| Career history | |
| 2014–2015 | Gran canaria |
| 2015 | Ourense |
| 2015–2016 | Soles de Mexicali |
| 2016–2017 | Cafés Candelas Breogán |
| 2017–2018 | Azad University |
| 2017–2018 | Cibona |
| 2019–2019 | Jeou Tai SBL |
| 2020-2020 | San Lorenzo De Almagro |
Official 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup, stated that “ The 7-footer added another big body to relieve pressure off Hamed Haddadi and even put up productive and efficient numbers of his own. In 16.7 minutes per game, Geramipoor averaged 10.4 points and 6.0 rebounds on 69.7 percent shooting.
Soon after the 2019 Fiba World Cup, Geramipoor then travelled to Taipei, Taiwan to play for Jeou Tai in the SBL where he averaged impressive stats. In addition, he guaranteed the team a finals game appearance and winning 2nd place in the Hulian International Cup 2019 based in Huluan City. Geramipoor averaged 19.5ppg, 9.5rpg, 4.2 apg, 1.8 bpg, 1.0 spg.
In January 2020, it was evident that Geramipoor had signed in Argentina, for the side, San Lorenzo de Almagro. Within the first weeks of his arrival, the team and Geramipoor won the team's first ever Liga Nacional De super 20 championship. He then made his Liga nacional debut and put up 13 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists in an important away win for the team.
A few weeks later, the team travelled to Tenerife for the Intercontinental Cup 2020, where the team also banked 3rd place.