Hellenic Basketball Federation
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The Hellenic Basketball Federation , is a governing body for basketball in Greece
. It directs and oversees all of the national basketball teams of Greece. From 1969 to 1992, the E.O.K. oversaw the Greek National Basketball League
, before it was taken over by HEBA
, starting with the 1992-93 basketball season.
The E.O.K. also oversees the Greek Cup
competition each season, and the Acropolis Tournament
every summer.
Basketball in Greece
The sport of basketball in Greece erupted with the sensational win in the EuroBasket 1987 in Piraeus, which caused a true basketball euphoria in the country, whose effects can still be felt today...
. It directs and oversees all of the national basketball teams of Greece. From 1969 to 1992, the E.O.K. oversaw the Greek National Basketball League
A1 Ethniki
The Greek Basket League , commonly referred to as the Greek Basketball League or Greek Basketball Championship, is the highest professional basketball league in Greece. It is run by HEBA...
, before it was taken over by HEBA
HEBA
The Hellenic Basketball Clubs Association, abbreviated as HEBA, is a governing body for basketball in Greece. In Greek, it is known as the ΕΣΑΚΕ. It directs the 30 pro Greek basketball sports clubs of the HEBA A1 and the HEBA A2 divisions, and oversees the HEBA Greek All Star Game...
, starting with the 1992-93 basketball season.
The E.O.K. also oversees the Greek Cup
Greek basketball Cup
The Greek Basketball Cup or Hellenic Basketball Cup is an annual pro basketball national cup competition. It is organized by the Hellenic Basketball Federation .-History and format:...
competition each season, and the Acropolis Tournament
Acropolis Tournament
The Acropolis International Basketball Tournament is an international basketball competition between national teams, which has been held annually since the year 1986 and takes place in Athens, Greece each summer...
every summer.
See also
- HEBA A1
- HEBA A2
- Greek CupGreek basketball CupThe Greek Basketball Cup or Hellenic Basketball Cup is an annual pro basketball national cup competition. It is organized by the Hellenic Basketball Federation .-History and format:...
- Acropolis TournamentAcropolis TournamentThe Acropolis International Basketball Tournament is an international basketball competition between national teams, which has been held annually since the year 1986 and takes place in Athens, Greece each summer...
- Greek Men National Basketball TeamGreece national basketball teamThe Greece national basketball team is the representative for Greece in international men's basketball competitions, organized and run by the Hellenic Basketball Federation. Traditionally, Greece is considered among the world's top basketball powers; they were runners-up in the 2006 FIBA World...
- Greek Women National Basketball TeamGreece women's national basketball teamThe Greek women's national basketball team is the representative for Greece in international women's basketball competitions and it is organized and run by the Greek Basketball Federation.-Olympic Games:-FIBA World Championship:-EuroBasket:...
- Greek Men Under-20 and Under-21 National Basketball TeamGreece men's national under-20 and under-21 basketball teamThe Greek Under 20 and Under 21 national basketball team , is the representative for Greece in international basketball competitions, and it is organized and run by the Greek Basketball Federation...
- Greek Men Under-19 and Under-18 National Basketball TeamGreece men's national under-19 and under-18 basketball teamThe Greek Under 19 and Under 18 national basketball team , is the representative for Greece in international basketball competitions, and it is organized and run by the Greek Basketball Federation...
- Greek Men Under-16 and Under-17 National Basketball TeamGreece men's national under-16 and under-17 basketball teamThe Greek Under 16 and Under 17 national basketball team , is the representative for Greece in international basketball competitions, and it is organized and run by the Greek Basketball Federation...