And officially to Panathinaikos Sorts: “I have a great motivation and excitement, I am looking forward to what is coming.”
Panathinaikos announces the acquisition of Jay Shorts II for the next two years.
Timothy Niocarc (what Jay) shorts was born on October 15, 1997 at Irvine, California, USA, is 1.75m high and competes in Point Guard.
He started his basketball journey from Tustin High School, with Saddleback College being his first NCAA stop. After his second season, where he had 20 points per game, he got a transfer to the UC Davis, from which he graduated in 2019.
Latvia's BK Ventspils was the first team of his professional career (2019/20) with which he had 11.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 5 assists and 1.4 steals per game, to be followed by Hamburg Towers of Germany (2020/21) with 14.3 points, 2.8 points, 5.2 points and 1.8 points and 1.8 points and 1.8. average steals.
In 2021/22 she wore the Crailsheim Merlin jersey, winning the title of Basketball Bundesliga top scorer (with 21 points per game). That season, it also had 3.5 rebounds, 6.9 assists and 2 steals on average.
Telekom Baskets Bonn (2022/23) was the third consecutive German station of his career.
There, his development was rapid as he evolved into the unquestionable leader of Telekom Baskets Bonn in a Basketball Bundesliga and Fiba Basketball Champions League, winning the title of MVP at both competitions. With the German team he celebrated the title in the FIBA Basketball Champions League, as well as the Final Four MVP award.
In Basketball Bundesliga it had 18.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 1.2 steals on average, while in the Fiba Basketball Champions League had 19.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 1.4 steals per game.
In the summer of 2023 he received a transfer for Paris Basketball, with which he performed an impressive two years, winning four titles: LNB (2025), the French League Cup (2024), the French Cup (2025) and the Eurocup (2024). During this time, LNB Elite MVP (2024, 2025), French League Cup MVP (2024), LNB Elite Top Scorer (2024) and Eurocup MVP (2024) were emerged.
In 2023/24 it had 16.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 1.3 steals to LNB, while in 2024/25 its average terms were 16.9 points (with 39.4% in three -point), 2 rebounds, 7.9 assists and 1 stealing. During the LNB finals in 2024/25 he uploaded his numbers even further (21.1 points with 36.8% on the three -point, 2.8 rebounds and 7.9 assists), leading Paris Basketball to win the title for the first time in her history!
In 2024/25 he competed for the first time at Euroleague, re -distinguishing his impressive appearances. With 19 points, 2.6 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 1 average steal, what Jay Shorts was a member of the All-Euroleague First Team and Euroleague Play-in MVP. With the 7.3 assists he had per race, he even became the top creator of the season at Euroleague.
What Jay Shorts is Panathinaikos' second transcriptional acquisition during the 2025 off season. A few hours after winning the LNB title with the colors of Paris Basketball, what Jace Shorts became the new Panathinaikos member and talked to the new Panathinaikos member.
In detail what he said:
- Congratulations on winning the title in LNB with Paris Basketball! How do you feel after such an impressive season with Paris Basketball, especially since you now join Panathinaikos? And my philosophy in the team ”.
- What do you think he would do next season really special for you? “Do you know that kids who are already in the team and have achieved so much with all those who join the whole we can have a really great season. I feel that Panathinaikos is a team full of winners,
- In the past you have mentioned Panathinaikos fans and the atmosphere of OAKA … “I really believe what I have said! Panathinaikos fans are one of the best in the world. That is to say, having the ability to play in front of this audience is really interesting and really interesting!”
- How did you live this year the experience of the OAKA and what did you expect for next season? “This year I was on the other side, so it was a great experience because the fans at the OAKA make the opponents feel the pressure of the race, something that is great to do, which to look forward to each time they come to the court to see us. “
- What are the expectations you have once you work with a terrible peripheral line that includes Kostas Sloukas, Central Nan and Jerian Grand? “Do you want the truth? I think with Central Nan we can create one of the best regional lines in Europe and even more! Names like Costas Sloukas, who is clearly a myth of the sport, and Jerian Grand will add even more … dynamic to the team.
- Since in recent years you have been gaining titles, what are the goals you now have as a member of Panathinaikos?
- How do you feel about working with such a successful coach as Ergkin Ataman?
- For the finale, would you like to send a message to the Panathinaikos world waiting to see you with the green jersey next season?
