Kevin Pangos
A cerebral Canadian point guard whose Gonzaga stardom launched a decorated, globe-trotting professional career.
Born 1993 (age 33)·Canadian basketball player·Birthday: January 26·Millennials
Biography
Kevin Pangos emerged from Newmarket, Ontario, as a highly-touted recruit who chose Gonzaga University, a decision that would define his early career. At Gonzaga, he wasn't just a player; he was the engine of one of the nation's most consistent programs, earning a reputation for clutch shooting and impeccable floor leadership. His senior year crescendoed with him being named West Coast Conference Player of the Year and an All-American. Rather than sticking to a conventional NBA path, Pangos carved out a distinctive role as a premier international guard. His journey took him to the highest levels of European basketball in Lithuania, Spain, and Russia, where he became a EuroLeague staple known for his poise and three-point range. This success translated to the international stage, where he has been a fixture for the Canadian national team, orchestrating play against the world's best.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Kevin was born in 1993, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Kevin Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Kevin's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Could drive
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Named the West Coast Conference Player of the Year and a Sporting News Third-Team All-American in 2015.
- Led the EuroLeague in three-point shooting percentage (52.9%) during the 2020-21 season with Zenit Saint Petersburg.
- Won the Spanish ACB League championship and the Copa del Rey with FC Barcelona in 2022.
- Helped Canada win a bronze medal at the 2015 FIBA Americas Championship.
Did You Know?
He holds dual Canadian and Slovenian citizenship.
He was named Mr. Basketball USA during his high school senior year at Dr. John D. Horn Secondary School.
He and his Gonzaga backcourt mate Gary Bell Jr. were nicknamed 'The Pangos-Bell Connection.'
“My role is to control the tempo and make the right play every time.”
