Maroussi BC
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Maroussi Athens B.C. is a Greek professional basketball
club that is based in Maroussi, a northern suburb of Athens
, Greece. The club's full name is Gymnastikos Syllogos Amarousiou. The club competes in the Greek League
. Its long-time owner was Armodios Vovos of the BVIC construction firm. The club's name sponsor is Turkish Airlines
.
department
of one of the oldest sports clubs in Greece (third oldest, founded in 1896) with a strong tradition of excellence in what is described as the country's favorite sport.
The basketball club, founded in 1950, is also known as the Gymnastikos Syllogos Amarousiou K.A.E. (abbreviated as G.S. Amarousiou K.A.E.) and is located in Maroussi, a northern suburb of Athens. The emblem of Maroussi BC is identical with the crest of the former Anavryta School
, a highly regarded lyceum
of Athens
, traditionally the school of the Greek royal family, that used to have strong connections with the club. The basketball team (Maroussi BC) has since its creation been the preeminent department of the club. It is one of the original members of the Greek Basketball Championship and had excellent results, both domestically, and representing Greece in Europe during the 1960s and 1970s.
and participated (often with great success) in the Greek A2 League
and Greek B League, but without being able to complete a comeback to the top division. Maroussi regained its A1 status in 1998, and made it clear that it was there to stay. The team is now known in European basketball as a model team and one of the best places to play basketball in Greece. The professional staff and support from the city of Maroussi and Greek businessman Aris Vovos
have created a very competitive team, a combination of younger and older players that in the following years left no opponent undefeated.
and won its first European trophy (the 6th Greek team to achieve a European Cup). After that, the team was transformed. With the Greek National Team's
head coach, Greek basketball legend Panagiotis Giannakis
(coach of the 2005 FIBA European Champions
and 2006 World Championship runner-ups
) at the head of the bench, and with the young Greek national team star Vassilis Spanoulis
at point guard, the team started dominating the Greek Championship, earning respect within Greek basketball.
The team made it to the championship final of the 2003-04 season in the Greek A1 League
, losing to Panathinaikos Athens. Maroussi also finished in second place in the EuroCup
Championship in 2004, losing to UNICS Kazan
in the championship game. In those years, the team participated in 2 European Final Fours in the EuroCup
. The team made it to the finals game of the Greek Cup
in 2002, losing the championship game to the Euroleague
powerhouse Olympiacos Piraeus. In the 2004-05 season, Maroussi finished second in the Greek League in the regular season, behind only Panathinaikos Athens. In 2006, Maroussi again made it to the finals game of the Greek Cup. This time losing to Euroleague
powerhouse Panathinaikos Athens in the championship game.
, faced the new period that began in the 2006-07 season as a challenge, and continued its success. In the 2007-08 season, after a bad start, the new coach of the team, Soulis Markopoulos
(hired after the firing of Russo), provided a fresh outlook in the team. Maroussi finished in 6th place in the Greek League
in the regular season, but advanced to the semifinals of the playoffs. They then lost the 3rd place Euroleague
series 3 games 2 to Panionios, but the 4th place finish in the Greek playoffs secured Maroussi a return to the next season's Eurocup.
In the 2008-09 season, Maroussi finished in 3rd place in the Greek League, after beating Aris Thessaloniki 3 games to 2 (despite having a home court disadvantage), and thus secured a preliminary qualification spot in the next season's Euroleague 2009–10 competition. The club was then able to qualify to the Euroleague regular season for the first time, after defeating both Aris and ALBA Berlin
in Euroleague qualification playoff rounds.
Maroussi is considered to be one of the 3 most successful Greek clubs during the first decade of the 21st century, along with the Euroleague powers Panathinaikos Athens and Olympiacos Piraeus. Maroussi is currently a much feared and respected opponent in Greece and all of Europe.
The home stadium of Maroussi for Greek League
matches is Agios Thomas Basketball Hall (Maroussi Indoor Hall
), a small arena with a capacity of 2,500, located in Maroussi, Attica
. The stadium always sports a nice family atmosphere for games, unlike many other Greek halls and stadiums. The club plays their European cup home games at the Athens Olympic Indoor Hall
(OAKA), also located in Maroussi, Attica
, which seats 19,250 fans. Maroussi also occasionally plays European cup home matches at the 14,905 seat Peace and Friendship Stadium
.
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
club that is based in Maroussi, a northern suburb of Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
, Greece. The club's full name is Gymnastikos Syllogos Amarousiou. The club competes in the Greek 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...
. Its long-time owner was Armodios Vovos of the BVIC construction firm. The club's name sponsor is Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines is the national flag carrier airline of Turkey, headquartered in the Turkish Airlines General Management Building on the grounds of Atatürk Airport in Yeşilköy, Bakirköy district, Istanbul...
.
History
Maroussi Basketball Club (BC) is the basketballBasketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
department
Sports club
A sports club or sport club, sometimes athletics club or sports association is a club for the purpose of playing one or more sports...
of one of the oldest sports clubs in Greece (third oldest, founded in 1896) with a strong tradition of excellence in what is described as the country's favorite sport.
The basketball club, founded in 1950, is also known as the Gymnastikos Syllogos Amarousiou K.A.E. (abbreviated as G.S. Amarousiou K.A.E.) and is located in Maroussi, a northern suburb of Athens. The emblem of Maroussi BC is identical with the crest of the former Anavryta School
Classical Lyceum Anavryton
The Classical Lyceum Anavryton was an elite Greek lyceum that was established shortly before the beginning of the World War II in 1940, in order to provide education to the members of the Greek royal family and notable Athenian families and reestablished after...
, a highly regarded lyceum
Lyceum
The lyceum is a category of educational institution defined within the education system of many countries, mainly in Europe. The definition varies between countries; usually it is a type of secondary school.-History:...
of Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
, traditionally the school of the Greek royal family, that used to have strong connections with the club. The basketball team (Maroussi BC) has since its creation been the preeminent department of the club. It is one of the original members of the Greek Basketball Championship and had excellent results, both domestically, and representing Greece in Europe during the 1960s and 1970s.
1980s-1990s era
The dark period for the club started in the 1980s and continued through the 1990s. During those years the club lost its standing in the Greek A1 LeagueA1 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...
and participated (often with great success) in the Greek A2 League
A2 Ethniki
The HEBA A2 or commonly called, the Greek A2 League, is the second division of the highest professional basketball competition among pro clubs in Greece. It is operated by the Hellenic Basketball Clubs Association . The league has 16 teams...
and Greek B League, but without being able to complete a comeback to the top division. Maroussi regained its A1 status in 1998, and made it clear that it was there to stay. The team is now known in European basketball as a model team and one of the best places to play basketball in Greece. The professional staff and support from the city of Maroussi and Greek businessman Aris Vovos
Aris Vovos
Armodios "Aris" C. Vovos is a Greek businessman in the field of construction , and a well-known sportsman in the field of car rallies. He is also the president of the Greek sports club Maroussi BC.-Rally driver:As a professional rally driver, Vovos has had many successes...
have created a very competitive team, a combination of younger and older players that in the following years left no opponent undefeated.
2000s decade
The year 2001 was the breakthrough year for Maroussi. The team participated in the final of the European Saporta CupSaporta Cup
Saporta Cup was the name of the second-tier level European professional club basketball competition, where the National Cup winners from all over Europe played against each other. The competition was organized by FIBA Europe...
and won its first European trophy (the 6th Greek team to achieve a European Cup). After that, the team was transformed. With the Greek National Team's
Greece national basketball team
The 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...
head coach, Greek basketball legend Panagiotis Giannakis
Panagiotis Giannakis
Panagiotis Giannakis , nicknamed "The Dragon", is a retired Greek professional basketball player and coach. He is the former head coach of the pro club Olympiacos, and the Greek National Basketball Team. Under Giannakis' guidance, the Greek National team won the gold medal at the 2005 EuroBasket...
(coach of the 2005 FIBA European Champions
Eurobasket 2005
The EuroBasket 2005 was held in Serbia and Montenegro between 16 September and 25 September 2005. Greece won the gold medal by defeating Germany, while France won the bronze medal over Spain...
and 2006 World Championship runner-ups
2006 FIBA World Championship
The 2006 FIBA World Championship was an international basketball competition hosted by Japan from August 19 to September 3, 2006. It was co-organised by the International Basketball Federation , Japan Basketball Association and the 2006 Organizing Committee...
) at the head of the bench, and with the young Greek national team star Vassilis Spanoulis
Vassilis Spanoulis
Vassilis Spanoulis is a Greek professional basketball player who plays for the Greek League and Euroleague club Olympiacos Piraeus. A 6 ft 4 in tall guard, Spanoulis first played for GS Larissa and enjoyed a highly successful career start, winning the Greek League's award for Best Young...
at point guard, the team started dominating the Greek Championship, earning respect within Greek basketball.
The team made it to the championship final of the 2003-04 season in the Greek A1 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...
, losing to Panathinaikos Athens. Maroussi also finished in second place in the EuroCup
EuroChallenge
The EuroChallenge is the 3rd tier level transnational men's professional club basketball competition in Europe. It is organized and run by FIBA Europe...
Championship in 2004, losing to UNICS Kazan
UNICS Kazan
UNICS Kazan is a professional basketball club in Kazan, Russia playing in the PBL. Their home arena is Basket Hall Arena.Though officially the professional club was founded in 1991 , UNICS traces its origin back to KSU's college team Burevestnik which participated in USSR student championships...
in the championship game. In those years, the team participated in 2 European Final Fours in the EuroCup
EuroChallenge
The EuroChallenge is the 3rd tier level transnational men's professional club basketball competition in Europe. It is organized and run by FIBA Europe...
. The team made it to the finals game of 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:...
in 2002, losing the championship game to the Euroleague
Euroleague
Euroleague Basketball, commonly known as the Euroleague, is the highest level tier and most important professional club basketball competition in Europe, with teams from up to 18 different countries, members of FIBA Europe. For sponsorship reasons, for five seasons starting with 2010–2011, it is...
powerhouse Olympiacos Piraeus. In the 2004-05 season, Maroussi finished second in the Greek League in the regular season, behind only Panathinaikos Athens. In 2006, Maroussi again made it to the finals game of the Greek Cup. This time losing to Euroleague
Euroleague
Euroleague Basketball, commonly known as the Euroleague, is the highest level tier and most important professional club basketball competition in Europe, with teams from up to 18 different countries, members of FIBA Europe. For sponsorship reasons, for five seasons starting with 2010–2011, it is...
powerhouse Panathinaikos Athens in the championship game.
Recent Years
Maroussi, without its star coach Panagiotis GiannakisPanagiotis Giannakis
Panagiotis Giannakis , nicknamed "The Dragon", is a retired Greek professional basketball player and coach. He is the former head coach of the pro club Olympiacos, and the Greek National Basketball Team. Under Giannakis' guidance, the Greek National team won the gold medal at the 2005 EuroBasket...
, faced the new period that began in the 2006-07 season as a challenge, and continued its success. In the 2007-08 season, after a bad start, the new coach of the team, Soulis Markopoulos
Soulis Markopoulos
Soulis Markopoulos is a former Greek professional basketball player and professional basketball coach. He has coached, in his career, teams such as PAOK, Aris and Maroussi. His most remarkable success was the acquisition of the Korać Cup championship while with PAOK in 1993-94...
(hired after the firing of Russo), provided a fresh outlook in the team. Maroussi finished in 6th place in the Greek 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...
in the regular season, but advanced to the semifinals of the playoffs. They then lost the 3rd place Euroleague
Euroleague
Euroleague Basketball, commonly known as the Euroleague, is the highest level tier and most important professional club basketball competition in Europe, with teams from up to 18 different countries, members of FIBA Europe. For sponsorship reasons, for five seasons starting with 2010–2011, it is...
series 3 games 2 to Panionios, but the 4th place finish in the Greek playoffs secured Maroussi a return to the next season's Eurocup.
In the 2008-09 season, Maroussi finished in 3rd place in the Greek League, after beating Aris Thessaloniki 3 games to 2 (despite having a home court disadvantage), and thus secured a preliminary qualification spot in the next season's Euroleague 2009–10 competition. The club was then able to qualify to the Euroleague regular season for the first time, after defeating both Aris and ALBA Berlin
ALBA Berlin
-Depth Chart:* Denotes injured player.-Championships:*German Championships: 8 *German Cups: 6 *Korać Cups: 1 -Notable players:- Season by season :-External links:...
in Euroleague qualification playoff rounds.
Maroussi is considered to be one of the 3 most successful Greek clubs during the first decade of the 21st century, along with the Euroleague powers Panathinaikos Athens and Olympiacos Piraeus. Maroussi is currently a much feared and respected opponent in Greece and all of Europe.
Arenas
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...
matches is Agios Thomas Basketball Hall (Maroussi Indoor Hall
Maroussi Indoor Hall
Maroussi Indoor Hall AKA Agios Thomas Indoor Hall is an indoor basketball sporting arena that is located in the city of Maroussi, Greece, a suburb that is 9 km north of the center of the city of Athens, Greece. The stadium is only about 500m distance away from the Athens Olympic Sports...
), a small arena with a capacity of 2,500, located in Maroussi, Attica
Attica
Attica is a historical region of Greece, containing Athens, the current capital of Greece. The historical region is centered on the Attic peninsula, which projects into the Aegean Sea...
. The stadium always sports a nice family atmosphere for games, unlike many other Greek halls and stadiums. The club plays their European cup home games at the Athens Olympic Indoor Hall
Olympic Indoor Hall
The O.A.C.A. Olympic Indoor Hall which is part of the Olympic Athletic Center of Athens "Spiros Louis" , was completed in 1995 and was the largest indoor venue in use for sporting events at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. It is located in the suburb of Maroussi...
(OAKA), also located in Maroussi, Attica
Attica
Attica is a historical region of Greece, containing Athens, the current capital of Greece. The historical region is centered on the Attic peninsula, which projects into the Aegean Sea...
, which seats 19,250 fans. Maroussi also occasionally plays European cup home matches at the 14,905 seat Peace and Friendship Stadium
Peace and Friendship Stadium
The Stadio Eirinis kai Filias , known as S.E.F., is a multi-use indoor sports arena that is located in Faliro, Piraeus, Athens, Greece. It is the central venue of the Faliro Coastal Zone Olympic Complex and is mostly known for being the long-time home court of the famous Euroleague basketball club...
.
Depth Chart
| Pos. | Starter | Bench | Bench | Reserve | Inactive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C Center (basketball) The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well... |
Frank Elegar | Lambros Tsontzos | |||
| PF Power forward (basketball) Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low... |
Dimitris Charitopoulos | Nestoras Kommatos Nestoras Kommatos Nestoras Kommatos is a Greek professional basketball player. He is 6'8" in height and he plays at the small forward position. His father is Greek and his mother is from Guyana.... |
Dimitris Agravanis | ||
| SF Small forward The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall... |
Feliks Kojadinović | Vaggelis Sakellariou | Kostas Mantalvanos | Stefanos Fasianos | |
| SG Shooting guard The shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team... |
Prodromos Nikolaidis Prodromos Nikolaidis Prodromos "Makis" Nikolaidis is a Greek professional basketball player. He is 2.01 m in height and 102 kg in weight. He can play both the shooting guard and small forward positions. Nikolaidis possesses great shooting ability... |
Lefteris Akepsimaidis | Stelios Papafloratos | ||
| PG Point guard Point guard , also called the play maker or "the ball-handler", is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position – essentially, he is expected to run the team's offense by controlling the ball and making sure that... |
Giannis Gagaloudis Giannis Gagaloudis Giannis Gagaloudis is a Greek professional basketball player. A point guard, he currently plays for Maroussi B.C.. He is 1.92 m in height and 81 kg in weight.-Pro career:... |
Giannis Demertzis | Filippos Kalogiannidis |
Honors
- Saporta CupSaporta CupSaporta Cup was the name of the second-tier level European professional club basketball competition, where the National Cup winners from all over Europe played against each other. The competition was organized by FIBA Europe...
: 1- 2001
- FIBA Europe EuroCup League Runners-UpEuroChallengeThe EuroChallenge is the 3rd tier level transnational men's professional club basketball competition in Europe. It is organized and run by FIBA Europe...
- 2004
- A1 Greek League Championship Runners-UpA1 EthnikiThe 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...
- 2004
- Greek Championship Cup Runners-UpGreek 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:...
:- 2002, 2006
The road to the 2001 Saporta Cup victory
| Round | Team | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group Stage |  Valencia |
82–75 | 81–95 |
 Karşıyaka İzmir |
101–92 | 99–95 | |
 Pivovarna Laško |
112–71 | 93–77 | |
 Chalon-sur-Saône |
70–62 | 56–75 | |
 Hapoel Galil ElyonHapoel Galil Elyon Hapoel Galil-Elyon was an Israeli basketball club. The team represented the north-east region of the country – the Upper Galilee, and the Israeli settlements in the Golan Heights... |
98–82 | 83–89 | |
| 2nd Round |  ArisAris BC Aris Basketball Club is the professional basketball team of the Thessaloniki-based Greek sport club Aris Thessaloniki. Aris BC was founded in 1922, eight years after the founding of Aris Thessaloniki.... |
20–0 | 88–76 |
| Quarter finals |  Telekom BonnTelekom Baskets Bonn Telekom Baskets Bonn is a professional basketball club that is based in Bonn, Germany. The club plays in the German Basketball League, which is the highest level pro basketball league in Germany. The club's sponsor is the German company Deutsche Telekom, a big telephone and internet company, which... |
102–82 | 101–91 |
| Semifinals |  UNICS KazanUNICS Kazan UNICS Kazan is a professional basketball club in Kazan, Russia playing in the PBL. Their home arena is Basket Hall Arena.Though officially the professional club was founded in 1991 , UNICS traces its origin back to KSU's college team Burevestnik which participated in USSR student championships... |
93–81 | 87–95 |
| Final | Chalon-sur-Saône |
74–72 | |
Seasons
| Season | A1 Ethniki 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... |
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:... |
Europe | Coach | Roster |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-99 | 7th place | - | _ | Kostas Petropoulos Kostas Petropoulos Konstantinos "Kostas" Petropoulos is a Greek professional basketball coach and a retired professional basketball player.-Playing career:During his pro career as a player, Petropoulos played for Apollon Patras.-Coaching career:... |
Andy Toolson Andy Toolson Andrew "Andy" Kent Toolson is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'6" shooting guard-small forward. He played college basketball at Brigham Young University where he still ranks as 3rd overall in 3-point shooting percentage at .437... , Henry Turner Henry Turner (basketball) Henry Frank Turner is a retired American professional basketball player, in the small forward position.-Basketball career:... , Erik Meek Erik Meek Erik Joal Meek is an American basketball player who played for four years at Duke University, before being drafted by the Houston Rockets in the 1995 NBA Draft. However, he did not play in the NBA.-References:* — TheDraftReview.com*... , Junior Burrough Junior Burrough Thomas Harold "Junior" Burrough is an American professional basketball player.A 6'8" small forward, Burrough played collegiately at the University of Virginia, and was selected by the Boston Celtics 33rd overall in the 1995 NBA Draft... , Craig Robinson Craig Robinson (basketball coach) Craig Malcolm Robinson is an American college basketball coach and the current head men's basketball coach at Oregon State University. He was previously the head coach at Brown University. He was a star forward as a player at Princeton University in the early 1980s and a bond trader during the... , John Korfas John Korfas Jon Anthony Korfas is a retired Greek American professional basketball player and a professional basketball coach.-Pro career:... , Pit Papachronis, Alexis Falekas Alexis Falekas Alexis Falekas, is a Greek professional basketball player. He is 1.88 m in height and he plays at the point guard position... , Nikos Kasuridis, Sotiris Manolopoulos, Vagelis Logothetis, Panagiotis Panagiotarakos, Spiros Panteliadis Spiros Panteliadis Spiros Panteliadis Spiros Panteliadis Spiros Panteliadis (in ; (born January 30, 1977 in Greece) is a Greek professional basketball player. He is 1.90 m and plays at the point guard position. He currently plays with Kolossos Rodou of the Greek League.-Pro career:... , Charis Charalampidis, Alexis Karatzas, Pete Pangas |
| 1999-00 | 10th place | - | Korać Cup Korac Cup The Korać Cup was an annual basketball club competition held by FIBA between the 1971-72 and 2001-02 seasons. It was the third-tier level club competition in European basketball, after the European Champions' Cup and the Cup Winners' Cup... Last 8 |
Vangelis Alexandris Vangelis Alexandris Vangelis Alexandris is a Greek professional basketball coach and a retired professional basketball player.-Playing career:Alexandris played with Aris and PAOK during his pro career as a basketball player.-Coaching career:... |
Ashraf Amaya Ashraf Amaya Ashraf Amaya is a retired American basketball player.Amaya attended Oak Park and River Forest High School for his freshman year but he transferred to Walther Lutheran High School to finish his high school career. While at Walther, Amaya led the Broncos to a 3rd place finish in the 1988 Illinois... , Henry Turner Henry Turner (basketball) Henry Frank Turner is a retired American professional basketball player, in the small forward position.-Basketball career:... , John Korfas John Korfas Jon Anthony Korfas is a retired Greek American professional basketball player and a professional basketball coach.-Pro career:... , Pit Papachronis, Vagelis Logothetis, Alexis Falekas Alexis Falekas Alexis Falekas, is a Greek professional basketball player. He is 1.88 m in height and he plays at the point guard position... , Anatoliy Zurpenko, Sotiris Manolopoulos, Panagiotis Panagiotarakos, Spiros Panteliadis Spiros Panteliadis Spiros Panteliadis Spiros Panteliadis Spiros Panteliadis (in ; (born January 30, 1977 in Greece) is a Greek professional basketball player. He is 1.90 m and plays at the point guard position. He currently plays with Kolossos Rodou of the Greek League.-Pro career:... , Dimitris Karaplis, Kostas Anagnostou, Charis Charalampidis, Kostantinos Tsevas |
| 2000-01 | 7th place | - | Saporta Cup Saporta Cup Saporta Cup was the name of the second-tier level European professional club basketball competition, where the National Cup winners from all over Europe played against each other. The competition was organized by FIBA Europe... Winner |
Vangelis Alexandris Vangelis Alexandris Vangelis Alexandris is a Greek professional basketball coach and a retired professional basketball player.-Playing career:Alexandris played with Aris and PAOK during his pro career as a basketball player.-Coaching career:... |
Ashraf Amaya Ashraf Amaya Ashraf Amaya is a retired American basketball player.Amaya attended Oak Park and River Forest High School for his freshman year but he transferred to Walther Lutheran High School to finish his high school career. While at Walther, Amaya led the Broncos to a 3rd place finish in the 1988 Illinois... , Jimmy Oliver Jimmy Oliver Jimmy Allen Oliver is an American professional basketball player who was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2nd round of the 1991 NBA Draft.-1987-1989:... , Vangelis Vurtzumis, Vasco Evtimov, Alexis Falekas Alexis Falekas Alexis Falekas, is a Greek professional basketball player. He is 1.88 m in height and he plays at the point guard position... , Giorgos Maslarinos, Sotiris Nikolaidis, Dimitris Karaplis, Vagelis Logothetis, Sotiris Manolopoulos, Dimitris Marmarinos Dimitris Marmarinos Dimitrios Marmarinos is a Greek professional basketball player. He is a 2.07m forward-center.-Pro career:... , Kostas Anagnostu, Charis Charalampidis, Panayotis Stavropoulos, Kostantinos Tsevas |
| 2001-02 | 7th place | Finalist | Korać Cup Korac Cup The Korać Cup was an annual basketball club competition held by FIBA between the 1971-72 and 2001-02 seasons. It was the third-tier level club competition in European basketball, after the European Champions' Cup and the Cup Winners' Cup... Last 4 |
Nikos Linardos, Kostas Petropoulos Kostas Petropoulos Konstantinos "Kostas" Petropoulos is a Greek professional basketball coach and a retired professional basketball player.-Playing career:During his pro career as a player, Petropoulos played for Apollon Patras.-Coaching career:... |
Ashraf Amaya Ashraf Amaya Ashraf Amaya is a retired American basketball player.Amaya attended Oak Park and River Forest High School for his freshman year but he transferred to Walther Lutheran High School to finish his high school career. While at Walther, Amaya led the Broncos to a 3rd place finish in the 1988 Illinois... , Jimmy Oliver Jimmy Oliver Jimmy Allen Oliver is an American professional basketball player who was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2nd round of the 1991 NBA Draft.-1987-1989:... , Pat Burke Pat Burke Patrick John Burke is a former Irish professional basketball player, who last played with the Polish club Asseco Prokom Sopot... , Michael Koch Michael Koch (basketball) Michael Koch is a German basketball coach and retired professional player. He has been the coach of the Telekom Baskets Bonn since November 2005.... , Vassilis Spanoulis Vassilis Spanoulis Vassilis Spanoulis is a Greek professional basketball player who plays for the Greek League and Euroleague club Olympiacos Piraeus. A 6 ft 4 in tall guard, Spanoulis first played for GS Larissa and enjoyed a highly successful career start, winning the Greek League's award for Best Young... , Angelos Koronios, Marty Conlon Marty Conlon Martin McBride "Marty" Conlon is a former professional basketball player whose career in the National Basketball Association lasted from 1992 through 2000. Conlon started his basketball career at Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, NY... , Dickey Simpkins Dickey Simpkins LuBara Dixon "Dickey" Simpkins is an American former professional basketball player best known for his tenure with the Chicago Bulls in the late 1990s... , Alexis Falekas Alexis Falekas Alexis Falekas, is a Greek professional basketball player. He is 1.88 m in height and he plays at the point guard position... , Sotiris Manolopoulos, Dimitris Marmarinos Dimitris Marmarinos Dimitrios Marmarinos is a Greek professional basketball player. He is a 2.07m forward-center.-Pro career:... , Giorgos Maslarinos, Sotiris Nikolaidis, Kostas Anagnostou, Stavros Daniil, Giorgos Pavlidis, Kostantinos Tsevas, Giorgos Tsiakos |
| 2002-03 | 6th place | - | FIBA Europe League EuroChallenge The EuroChallenge is the 3rd tier level transnational men's professional club basketball competition in Europe. It is organized and run by FIBA Europe... Last 64 |
Panayotis Yannakis | Jimmy Oliver Jimmy Oliver Jimmy Allen Oliver is an American professional basketball player who was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2nd round of the 1991 NBA Draft.-1987-1989:... , Kenyon Jones Kenyon Jones (basketball) Kenyon Jones was an American basketball player. He played four seasons in Greece's top league, HEBA A1.Jones, a 6'10 center from Beach High School in Savannah, Georgia, signed with coach Todd Bozeman at the University of California, Berkeley... , Norman Nolan, Vassilis Spanoulis Vassilis Spanoulis Vassilis Spanoulis is a Greek professional basketball player who plays for the Greek League and Euroleague club Olympiacos Piraeus. A 6 ft 4 in tall guard, Spanoulis first played for GS Larissa and enjoyed a highly successful career start, winning the Greek League's award for Best Young... , Angelos Koronios, Giorgos Maslarinos, Samo Grum, Sotiris Manolopoulos, Dimitris Marmarinos Dimitris Marmarinos Dimitrios Marmarinos is a Greek professional basketball player. He is a 2.07m forward-center.-Pro career:... , Giorgos Tsiakos, Nikos Liakopoulos, Stavros Daniil, Bill Phillips William Warren Phillips William Warren Phillips was a French basketball player. Son of William and Dominique Phillips. Both parents played professional basketball in France. His mother is French, while father is American. He played as a Power Forward... , Panayotis Stavropoulos |
| 2003-04 | Finalist | _ | FIBA Europe League EuroChallenge The EuroChallenge is the 3rd tier level transnational men's professional club basketball competition in Europe. It is organized and run by FIBA Europe... Finalist |
Panayotis Yannakis | Andre Hutson Andre Hutson Andre Davon Hutson is an American professional player who plays for Lottomatica Roma. He plays as a small forward and power forward and he is 2.02 m in height.-Career:... , Roderick Blakney Roderick Blakney Roderick Bertrand Blakney is an American professional basketball player.-College career:Blakney, a 6 ft 1 ¼ in point guard played college basketball at South Carolina State University, averaging 20.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.7 assists in his senior year during the 1997-98 season.-Pro... , Vassilis Spanoulis Vassilis Spanoulis Vassilis Spanoulis is a Greek professional basketball player who plays for the Greek League and Euroleague club Olympiacos Piraeus. A 6 ft 4 in tall guard, Spanoulis first played for GS Larissa and enjoyed a highly successful career start, winning the Greek League's award for Best Young... , Giorgos Karagutis, Ivan Grgat, Oliver Popović Oliver Popović Oliver Popović is retired Serbian/Yugoslav basketball player, currently working as basketball coach. Yugoslav champion and Cup holder , silver medalist of Russian and Greek basketball championships; bronze medalist of 1988 European Champions' Cup, winner of 1989 Korać Cup and 2003 NEBL;... , Aleksandar Smiljanic, Lazaros Agadakos Lazaros Agadakos Lazaros Agadakos is a Greek professional basketball player. He is a 2.08 m tall forward-center.-Pro career:... , Prodromos Nikolaidis Prodromos Nikolaidis Prodromos "Makis" Nikolaidis is a Greek professional basketball player. He is 2.01 m in height and 102 kg in weight. He can play both the shooting guard and small forward positions. Nikolaidis possesses great shooting ability... , Giorgos Tsiakos, Stavros Daniil, Kostas Gagaudakis, Dimitris Lolas, Nikos Moutoupas, Angelos Siamandouras, Dimitris Yannakis |
| 2004-05 | 3rd place | - | ULEB Eurocup Last 8 ULEB Cup 2004-05 The 2004-2005 ULEB Cup season started on November 9, 2004 and officially ended on April 19, 2005. The second-tier level ULEB Cup is the level that is one tier below the Euroleague level. Lietuvos Rytas won the trophy by defeating Makedonikos in the final 78-74.... |
Panayotis Yannakis | Vassilis Spanoulis Vassilis Spanoulis Vassilis Spanoulis is a Greek professional basketball player who plays for the Greek League and Euroleague club Olympiacos Piraeus. A 6 ft 4 in tall guard, Spanoulis first played for GS Larissa and enjoyed a highly successful career start, winning the Greek League's award for Best Young... , Roderick Blakney Roderick Blakney Roderick Bertrand Blakney is an American professional basketball player.-College career:Blakney, a 6 ft 1 ¼ in point guard played college basketball at South Carolina State University, averaging 20.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.7 assists in his senior year during the 1997-98 season.-Pro... , Blagota Sekulić Blagota Sekulic Blagota Sekulić is a Montenegrin professional basketball player... , Larry Stewart Larry Stewart (basketball) Larry Stewart is a retired American professional basketball player, formerly of the NBA. He is a 6'8", 220 lb forward.... , Giorgos Karagutis, Nikos Buduris, Kenyon Jones Kenyon Jones (basketball) Kenyon Jones was an American basketball player. He played four seasons in Greece's top league, HEBA A1.Jones, a 6'10 center from Beach High School in Savannah, Georgia, signed with coach Todd Bozeman at the University of California, Berkeley... , Oliver Popović Oliver Popović Oliver Popović is retired Serbian/Yugoslav basketball player, currently working as basketball coach. Yugoslav champion and Cup holder , silver medalist of Russian and Greek basketball championships; bronze medalist of 1988 European Champions' Cup, winner of 1989 Korać Cup and 2003 NEBL;... , Aleksandar Smiljanic, Kostas Kaimakoglou Kostas Kaimakoglou Konstantinos "Kostas" Kaimakoglou is a Greek professional basketball player. He is a 6 ft 8¾ in tall cornerman.-Pro career:Kaimakoglou began his professional career with the Greek League club Near East during the 2002–03 season. In 2004, he moved to Maroussi... , Markos Kolokas Markos Kolokas Markos Kolokas is a Greek professional basketball player. He is a 2.03 m tall forward.-Pro career:... , Christophoros Stefanidis, Dimitris Lolas, Petros Noeas Petros Noeas Petros Noeas, is a Greek professional basketball player. He is 2.04 m in height and he plays at the power forward position... |
| 2005-06 | 3rd place A1 Ethniki 2005-06 -Standings:Pts=Points, P=Matches played, W=Matches won, L=Matches lost, F=Points for, A=Points against, D=Points difference-Results:-Bracket:- Panathinaikos vs. Panionios:Panathinaikos win the series 2-0- Olympiacos vs. AEK Athens:... |
Finalist | FIBA EuroCup EuroChallenge The EuroChallenge is the 3rd tier level transnational men's professional club basketball competition in Europe. It is organized and run by FIBA Europe... Last 8 |
Panayotis Yannakis | Roderick Blakney Roderick Blakney Roderick Bertrand Blakney is an American professional basketball player.-College career:Blakney, a 6 ft 1 ¼ in point guard played college basketball at South Carolina State University, averaging 20.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.7 assists in his senior year during the 1997-98 season.-Pro... , Alexis Kiritsis, Blagota Sekulić Blagota Sekulic Blagota Sekulić is a Montenegrin professional basketball player... , Jared Homan Jared Homan Jared William Homan is an American professional basketball player currently playing for Bayern München in Germany. His natural position is power forward, but he is also an accomplished center.-Player profile:... , Giorgos Karagutis, Nikos Buduris, Kostas Kaimakoglou Kostas Kaimakoglou Konstantinos "Kostas" Kaimakoglou is a Greek professional basketball player. He is a 6 ft 8¾ in tall cornerman.-Pro career:Kaimakoglou began his professional career with the Greek League club Near East during the 2002–03 season. In 2004, he moved to Maroussi... , Markos Kolokas Markos Kolokas Markos Kolokas is a Greek professional basketball player. He is a 2.03 m tall forward.-Pro career:... , Dimitris Lolas, Sotiris Nikolaidis, Petros Noeas Petros Noeas Petros Noeas, is a Greek professional basketball player. He is 2.04 m in height and he plays at the power forward position... , Christophoros Stefanidis, Dimitris Despos, Vasilis Giannoulakos |
| 2006-07 | 8th place A1 Ethniki 2006-07 The Greek Basket League 2006–07 season saw Panathinaikos finish both in first place in the regular season and win the championship via the playoff.-Standings:... |
- | FIBA EuroCup EuroChallenge The EuroChallenge is the 3rd tier level transnational men's professional club basketball competition in Europe. It is organized and run by FIBA Europe... Last 16 EuroCup 2006-07 The EuroCup 2006–07 was a professional basketball tournament in Europe. The competition is regarded as the third-strongest pan-European club basketball competition. Akasvayu Girona became the champion, after beating Azovmash Mariupol in the final.... |
Darko Russo | Alexis Kiritsis, Renaldas Seibutis Renaldas Seibutis Renaldas Seibutis , is a Lithuanian professional basketball player. He is currently with the Lithuanian Basketball League club Lietuvos Rytas.-NBA career:... , Danya Abrams Danya Abrams Danya Abrams is a former college basketball player who played for the Boston College Eagles. He is from Greenburgh, New York. He starred with the Eagles from 1993–97, getting selected first-team all Big East Conference three times... , Chris Thomas Chris Thomas (basketball) Chris Thomas is a Polish-American professional basketball player who is an alumnus of Pike High School and the University of Notre Dame.-Personal:... , Kostas Haralambidis, Ermin Jazvin, Vasilis Giannoulakos, Kostas Kaimakoglou Kostas Kaimakoglou Konstantinos "Kostas" Kaimakoglou is a Greek professional basketball player. He is a 6 ft 8¾ in tall cornerman.-Pro career:Kaimakoglou began his professional career with the Greek League club Near East during the 2002–03 season. In 2004, he moved to Maroussi... , Markos Kolokas Markos Kolokas Markos Kolokas is a Greek professional basketball player. He is a 2.03 m tall forward.-Pro career:... , Petros Noeas Petros Noeas Petros Noeas, is a Greek professional basketball player. He is 2.04 m in height and he plays at the power forward position... , Philippos Simeonidis, Christophoros Stefanidis, Giorgos Karagutis, Mark Dickel Mark Dickel Mark Dickel is a New Zealand professional basketball player. He also holds Australian citizenship. He plays the point guard position, and played the 2011 NBL season for the Southland Sharks, which saw him play under his brother.-College career:Dickel played college basketball in the U.S... , Alexandros Melniks, Dimitris Lolas, Theodoros Tsiotras |
| 2007-08 | 4th place A1 Ethniki 2007-08 -Standings:Pts=Points, Pld=Matches played, W=Matches won, L=Matches lost, F=Points for, A=Points against, D=Points difference-Results:-Playoffs bracket:... |
- | FIBA EuroCup EuroChallenge The EuroChallenge is the 3rd tier level transnational men's professional club basketball competition in Europe. It is organized and run by FIBA Europe... Last 32 EuroCup 2007-08 The EuroCup, also called FIBA EuroCup, is the former name of an international professional basketball club competition for clubs throughout Europe that was renamed the EuroChallenge in July 2008. The 2007-2008 season, the last for the competition under the EuroCup banner, featured 38 competing... |
Soulis Markopoulos Soulis Markopoulos Soulis Markopoulos is a former Greek professional basketball player and professional basketball coach. He has coached, in his career, teams such as PAOK, Aris and Maroussi. His most remarkable success was the acquisition of the Korać Cup championship while with PAOK in 1993-94... |
Branko Milisavljević Branko Milisavljevic Branko Milisavljević is a Serbian professional basketball player. He is a 1.93 m tall point guard who plays for KK Mega Vizura in the Basketball League of Serbia.... , Jarod Stevenson Jarod Stevenson Jarod Cameron Stevenson is an Korean-American professional basketball player. He plays at the small forward position... , Kostas Haralambidis, Kostas Kaimakoglou Kostas Kaimakoglou Konstantinos "Kostas" Kaimakoglou is a Greek professional basketball player. He is a 6 ft 8¾ in tall cornerman.-Pro career:Kaimakoglou began his professional career with the Greek League club Near East during the 2002–03 season. In 2004, he moved to Maroussi... , Donell Taylor Donell Taylor Quence Donell Taylor II is an American professional basketball player. He is a 6 ft 6 in tall point guard-shooting guard.-College career:... , Jason Parker, Nikos Buduris, Andreas Glyniadakis Andreas Glyniadakis Andreas Glyniadakis is a Greek professional basketball player. He is a , 280 lb. center... , Bojan Bakić, Ermin Jazvin, Feliks Kojadinović, Dimitris Mavroeidis, Christophoros Stefanidis, Petros Noeas Petros Noeas Petros Noeas, is a Greek professional basketball player. He is 2.04 m in height and he plays at the power forward position... , Travon Bryant Travon Bryant Travon Levar Bryant is an American professional basketball player. He is 6'9½" in height and he weighs 245 lbs. . He is a forward-center.-Amateur career:... , Epameinondas Papantoniou Epameinondas Papantoniou Epameinondas Papantoniou is a Greek professional basketball player. He is 1.90 m tall. He can play point guard or shooting guard.-Pro career:... , Michalis Paragios, Stavros Toutziarakis Stavros Toutziarakis Stavros Toutziarakis is a Greek professional basketball player. He is 2.10 m in height and he plays at the center position. He is currently playing with AEK Athens BC.-Pro career:... |
| 2008-09 | 3rd place A1 Ethniki 2008-09 The Greek Basket League 2008–09 season was the 69th season of the Greek Basket League, the highest professional basketball league in Greece. The 182-game regular season began on Saturday, October 4, 2008, and will end on Sunday, May 10, 2009.-Standings:Pts=Points, Pld=Matches played, W=Matches... |
Last 4 | ULEB Eurocup Last 16 ULEB Eurocup 2008-09 Eurocup Basketball 2008-09 was the seventh edition of Europe's second-tier level transnational competition for men's basketball clubs, and the first to be contested under the Eurocup name. From the inception of the competition in 2002, it had been known as the ULEB Cup... |
Soulis Markopoulos Soulis Markopoulos Soulis Markopoulos is a former Greek professional basketball player and professional basketball coach. He has coached, in his career, teams such as PAOK, Aris and Maroussi. His most remarkable success was the acquisition of the Korać Cup championship while with PAOK in 1993-94... |
Billy Keys Billy Keys William "Billy" Amar Keys is an American professional basketball player. He is 6'2" in height and 205 lbs. in weight... , Jarod Stevenson Jarod Stevenson Jarod Cameron Stevenson is an Korean-American professional basketball player. He plays at the small forward position... , Giorgos Diamantopoulos, Loukas Mavrokefalidis Loukas Mavrokefalidis Loukas Mavrokefalidis is a Greek professional basketball player... , Andreas Glyniadakis Andreas Glyniadakis Andreas Glyniadakis is a Greek professional basketball player. He is a , 280 lb. center... , Pat Calathes Pat Calathes Patrick Sean Calathes is a Greek American professional basketball player... , Kostas Haralampidis, Dimitris Mavroeidis, Fanis Koumpouras Fanis Koumpouras Theophanis "Fanis" Koumpouras is a Greek professional basketball player. He is 6 ft 1 ¾ in in height and plays at the point guard position.-Pro career:... , Christoforos Stefanidis, Stavros Toutziarakis Stavros Toutziarakis Stavros Toutziarakis is a Greek professional basketball player. He is 2.10 m in height and he plays at the center position. He is currently playing with AEK Athens BC.-Pro career:... , Epameinondas Papantoniou Epameinondas Papantoniou Epameinondas Papantoniou is a Greek professional basketball player. He is 1.90 m tall. He can play point guard or shooting guard.-Pro career:... , Shawn Huff, Petros Noeas Petros Noeas Petros Noeas, is a Greek professional basketball player. He is 2.04 m in height and he plays at the power forward position... , Kostas Kaimakoglou Kostas Kaimakoglou Konstantinos "Kostas" Kaimakoglou is a Greek professional basketball player. He is a 6 ft 8¾ in tall cornerman.-Pro career:Kaimakoglou began his professional career with the Greek League club Near East during the 2002–03 season. In 2004, he moved to Maroussi... |
| 2009-10 | 3rd place | Last 8 | Euroleague Euroleague Euroleague Basketball, commonly known as the Euroleague, is the highest level tier and most important professional club basketball competition in Europe, with teams from up to 18 different countries, members of FIBA Europe. For sponsorship reasons, for five seasons starting with 2010–2011, it is... Last 16 |
Georgios Bartzokas | Billy Keys Billy Keys William "Billy" Amar Keys is an American professional basketball player. He is 6'2" in height and 205 lbs. in weight... , Jared Homan Jared Homan Jared William Homan is an American professional basketball player currently playing for Bayern München in Germany. His natural position is power forward, but he is also an accomplished center.-Player profile:... , Giorgos Diamantopoulos, Stephen Arigbabu Stephen Arigbabu Stephen Olumide Arigbabu is a former German professional basketball player. He is 2.12 m tall. Arigbabu plays at the center position.-Pro career:... , Levon Kendall Levon Kendall Levon Maxwell Simon Kendall is a Canadian professional basketball player. He plays at both power forward and center. He is 2.09 m in height. He currently plays for the ACB league in Obradoiro CAB... , Pat Calathes Pat Calathes Patrick Sean Calathes is a Greek American professional basketball player... , Jamon Gordon Jamon Gordon Jamon Lucas Gordon is an American professional basketball player. He is 6 ft 3 in tall and he can play at either guard position. He played college basketball with the Virginia Tech Hokies... , Dimitrios Mavroeidis Dimitrios Mavroeidis Dimitrios Mavroeidis is a Greek professional basketball player. He is a 2.12 m tall center.... , Fanis Koumpouras Fanis Koumpouras Theophanis "Fanis" Koumpouras is a Greek professional basketball player. He is 6 ft 1 ¾ in in height and plays at the point guard position.-Pro career:... , Konstaninos Papantonakos, Michalis Pelekanos Michalis Pelekanos Michalis Pelekanos is a Greek professional basketball player. He is 198 cm tall and plays as a swingman.-Pro career:... , Marios Batis Marios Batis Marios Batis is a Greek professional basketball player. He is a 1.91 m tall point guard-shooting guard.-Pro career:... , Christos Lakkas Christos Lakkas Christos Lakkas is a Greek professional basketball player. He is 6 ft 2 in in height and plays at the point guard position.-External links:*... , Kostas Kaimakoglou Kostas Kaimakoglou Konstantinos "Kostas" Kaimakoglou is a Greek professional basketball player. He is a 6 ft 8¾ in tall cornerman.-Pro career:Kaimakoglou began his professional career with the Greek League club Near East during the 2002–03 season. In 2004, he moved to Maroussi... , Stevan Nađfeji, Igor Milošević Igor Milosevic Igor Milošević is a Greek professional basketball player of Serbian origin. He is 193 cm in height . He plays the point guard position.... |
Notable players
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 Ashraf AmayaAshraf Amaya Ashraf Amaya is a retired American basketball player.Amaya attended Oak Park and River Forest High School for his freshman year but he transferred to Walther Lutheran High School to finish his high school career. While at Walther, Amaya led the Broncos to a 3rd place finish in the 1988 Illinois... Jimmy OliverJimmy Oliver Jimmy Allen Oliver is an American professional basketball player who was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2nd round of the 1991 NBA Draft.-1987-1989:... Andre HutsonAndre Hutson Andre Davon Hutson is an American professional player who plays for Lottomatica Roma. He plays as a small forward and power forward and he is 2.02 m in height.-Career:... Henry TurnerHenry Turner (basketball) Henry Frank Turner is a retired American professional basketball player, in the small forward position.-Basketball career:... Erik MeekErik Meek Erik Joal Meek is an American basketball player who played for four years at Duke University, before being drafted by the Houston Rockets in the 1995 NBA Draft. However, he did not play in the NBA.-References:* — TheDraftReview.com*... Jarod StevensonJarod Stevenson Jarod Cameron Stevenson is an Korean-American professional basketball player. He plays at the small forward position... Travon BryantTravon Bryant Travon Levar Bryant is an American professional basketball player. He is 6'9½" in height and he weighs 245 lbs. . He is a forward-center.-Amateur career:... Danya AbramsDanya Abrams Danya Abrams is a former college basketball player who played for the Boston College Eagles. He is from Greenburgh, New York. He starred with the Eagles from 1993–97, getting selected first-team all Big East Conference three times... Marty ConlonMarty Conlon Martin McBride "Marty" Conlon is a former professional basketball player whose career in the National Basketball Association lasted from 1992 through 2000. Conlon started his basketball career at Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, NY... Chris OwensChris Owens (basketball) Haywood Christopher "Chris" Owens is an American professional basketball player. He is a 6'8½" , 250 lb. power forward. He is the great-nephew of 1930s African-American track and field star, Jesse Owens, who won four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics... Billy KeysBilly Keys William "Billy" Amar Keys is an American professional basketball player. He is 6'2" in height and 205 lbs. in weight... Craig RobinsonCraig Robinson (basketball coach) Craig Malcolm Robinson is an American college basketball coach and the current head men's basketball coach at Oregon State University. He was previously the head coach at Brown University. He was a star forward as a player at Princeton University in the early 1980s and a bond trader during the... Larry StewartLarry Stewart (basketball) Larry Stewart is a retired American professional basketball player, formerly of the NBA. He is a 6'8", 220 lb forward.... Donell TaylorDonell Taylor Quence Donell Taylor II is an American professional basketball player. He is a 6 ft 6 in tall point guard-shooting guard.-College career:... Chris ThomasChris Thomas (basketball) Chris Thomas is a Polish-American professional basketball player who is an alumnus of Pike High School and the University of Notre Dame.-Personal:... Dickey SimpkinsDickey Simpkins LuBara Dixon "Dickey" Simpkins is an American former professional basketball player best known for his tenure with the Chicago Bulls in the late 1990s... Andy ToolsonAndy Toolson Andrew "Andy" Kent Toolson is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'6" shooting guard-small forward. He played college basketball at Brigham Young University where he still ranks as 3rd overall in 3-point shooting percentage at .437... Jared HomanJared Homan Jared William Homan is an American professional basketball player currently playing for Bayern München in Germany. His natural position is power forward, but he is also an accomplished center.-Player profile:... Junior BurroughJunior Burrough Thomas Harold "Junior" Burrough is an American professional basketball player.A 6'8" small forward, Burrough played collegiately at the University of Virginia, and was selected by the Boston Celtics 33rd overall in the 1995 NBA Draft... Jamon GordonJamon Gordon Jamon Lucas Gordon is an American professional basketball player. He is 6 ft 3 in tall and he can play at either guard position. He played college basketball with the Virginia Tech Hokies... - Roderick BlakneyRoderick Blakney Roderick Bertrand Blakney is an American professional basketball player.-College career:Blakney, a 6 ft 1 ¼ in point guard played college basketball at South Carolina State University, averaging 20.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.7 assists in his senior year during the 1997-98 season.-Pro... |
 - Levon KendallLevon Kendall Levon Maxwell Simon Kendall is a Canadian professional basketball player. He plays at both power forward and center. He is 2.09 m in height. He currently plays for the ACB league in Obradoiro CAB...  Renaldas SeibutisRenaldas Seibutis Renaldas Seibutis , is a Lithuanian professional basketball player. He is currently with the Lithuanian Basketball League club Lietuvos Rytas.-NBA career:... Pat BurkePat Burke Patrick John Burke is a former Irish professional basketball player, who last played with the Polish club Asseco Prokom Sopot...  Michael KochMichael Koch (basketball) Michael Koch is a German basketball coach and retired professional player. He has been the coach of the Telekom Baskets Bonn since November 2005.... Stephen ArigbabuStephen Arigbabu Stephen Olumide Arigbabu is a former German professional basketball player. He is 2.12 m tall. Arigbabu plays at the center position.-Pro career:...  William Warren PhillipsWilliam Warren Phillips William Warren Phillips was a French basketball player. Son of William and Dominique Phillips. Both parents played professional basketball in France. His mother is French, while father is American. He played as a Power Forward... - Vasco Evtimov Ivan Grgat Oliver PopovićOliver Popović Oliver Popović is retired Serbian/Yugoslav basketball player, currently working as basketball coach. Yugoslav champion and Cup holder , silver medalist of Russian and Greek basketball championships; bronze medalist of 1988 European Champions' Cup, winner of 1989 Korać Cup and 2003 NEBL;... Aleksandar Smiljanić Stevan Nađfeji Mark DickelMark Dickel Mark Dickel is a New Zealand professional basketball player. He also holds Australian citizenship. He plays the point guard position, and played the 2011 NBL season for the Southland Sharks, which saw him play under his brother.-College career:Dickel played college basketball in the U.S...  Blagota SekulićBlagota Sekulic Blagota Sekulić is a Montenegrin professional basketball player... Branko MilisavljevićBranko Milisavljevic Branko Milisavljević is a Serbian professional basketball player. He is a 1.93 m tall point guard who plays for KK Mega Vizura in the Basketball League of Serbia....  - Anatoly ZourpenkoAnatoly Zourpenko Anatoly Zourpenko or Anatoli Zhurbenko is a retired Greek-Russian professional basketball player.-Pro career:He played with Olympiacos BC from 1996 to 1998... Nikolay PadiusNikolay Padius Nikolay Padius is a Russian professional basketball player. He is 1.97 m in height and he weighs 91 kg . He plays at the shooting guard position... |
Maroussi players who have played in the NBA
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Donell Taylor Donell Taylor Quence Donell Taylor II is an American professional basketball player. He is a 6 ft 6 in tall point guard-shooting guard.-College career:... Larry StewartLarry Stewart (basketball) Larry Stewart is a retired American professional basketball player, formerly of the NBA. He is a 6'8", 220 lb forward.... Chris OwensChris Owens (basketball) Haywood Christopher "Chris" Owens is an American professional basketball player. He is a 6'8½" , 250 lb. power forward. He is the great-nephew of 1930s African-American track and field star, Jesse Owens, who won four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics... Marty ConlonMarty Conlon Martin McBride "Marty" Conlon is a former professional basketball player whose career in the National Basketball Association lasted from 1992 through 2000. Conlon started his basketball career at Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, NY... Henry TurnerHenry Turner (basketball) Henry Frank Turner is a retired American professional basketball player, in the small forward position.-Basketball career:... |
Jimmy Oliver Jimmy Oliver Jimmy Allen Oliver is an American professional basketball player who was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2nd round of the 1991 NBA Draft.-1987-1989:... Ashraf AmayaAshraf Amaya Ashraf Amaya is a retired American basketball player.Amaya attended Oak Park and River Forest High School for his freshman year but he transferred to Walther Lutheran High School to finish his high school career. While at Walther, Amaya led the Broncos to a 3rd place finish in the 1988 Illinois... Junior BurroughJunior Burrough Thomas Harold "Junior" Burrough is an American professional basketball player.A 6'8" small forward, Burrough played collegiately at the University of Virginia, and was selected by the Boston Celtics 33rd overall in the 1995 NBA Draft... |
Notable coaches
- Panagiotis GiannakisPanagiotis GiannakisPanagiotis Giannakis , nicknamed "The Dragon", is a retired Greek professional basketball player and coach. He is the former head coach of the pro club Olympiacos, and the Greek National Basketball Team. Under Giannakis' guidance, the Greek National team won the gold medal at the 2005 EuroBasket...
- Vangelis AlexandrisVangelis AlexandrisVangelis Alexandris is a Greek professional basketball coach and a retired professional basketball player.-Playing career:Alexandris played with Aris and PAOK during his pro career as a basketball player.-Coaching career:...
- Soulis MarkopoulosSoulis MarkopoulosSoulis Markopoulos is a former Greek professional basketball player and professional basketball coach. He has coached, in his career, teams such as PAOK, Aris and Maroussi. His most remarkable success was the acquisition of the Korać Cup championship while with PAOK in 1993-94...
- Kostas PetropoulosKostas PetropoulosKonstantinos "Kostas" Petropoulos is a Greek professional basketball coach and a retired professional basketball player.-Playing career:During his pro career as a player, Petropoulos played for Apollon Patras.-Coaching career:...
- Giorgos BartzokasGiorgos BartzokasGiorgos Bartzokas is a Greek professional basketball coach.-Coaching career:Bartzokas had been for many years the assistant coach of Panagiotis Giannakis in Maroussi. In 2006, he signed on as the head coach of Olympia Larissa...
Sponsorships
- Babis Vovos International Construction (1999–Present)
- TelestetTim HellasWIND Hellas, formerly STET Hellas, is an integrated telecommunications provider headquartered in Athens, Greece. WIND is the 3rd largest mobile operator in Greece with more than 4.4 million active subscribers ....
(2001–03) - Telecom Italia MobileTelecom Italia MobileTIM is Telecom Italia's mobile phone brand, and runs a GSM, EDGE, UMTS and HSDPA network in Italy and Brazil.In Europe, TIM is part of the FreeMove alliance.TIM Peru was sold to América Móvil and rebranded Claro...
(2003–04) - HondaHondais a Japanese public multinational corporation primarily known as a manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles.Honda has been the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, as well as the world's largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines measured by volume, producing more than...
(2004–06) - Costa CoffeeCosta CoffeeCosta Coffee is a British coffeehouse company founded in 1971 by Italian brothers Sergio and Bruno Costa, as a wholesale operation supplying roasted coffee to caterers and specialist Italian coffee shops. Since 1995 it has been a subsidiary of Whitbread, since when the company has grown to over...
(2007–09) - Turkish AirlinesTurkish AirlinesTurkish Airlines is the national flag carrier airline of Turkey, headquartered in the Turkish Airlines General Management Building on the grounds of Atatürk Airport in Yeşilköy, Bakirköy district, Istanbul...
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