Greece
Jason Kapono asks to leave Panathinaikos
American forward Jason Kapono (201 cm, UCLA’03) has requested to leave Panathinaikos (Greece, A1 and Euroleague). The experienced former NBA star is reportedly unhappy with the amount of game time he has been getting with the Greek giants. The 32-year old has played 9 A1 games and 8 Euroleague games this season and in the…
Read MoreEric Maynor headed to Portland
The Portland Trail Blazers are strong contenders to make the NBA playoffs. With that in mind, they wanted to secure a solid backup for stellar rookie Damian Lillard (187 cm, Weber State’12). They found a trade partner in the Oklahoma City Thunder, who surprisingly agreed to deal Eric Maynor (188 cm, VCU’09). The Thunder will receive…
Read MoreTheodoros Papaloukas stays with CSKA Moscow
CSKA Moscow (Russia-PBL) is signing Greek player, Theodoros Papaloukas (200 cm) for the remainder of the season. He signed with the club in December 2012. He played two games for them in the VTB United League and averaged 3.5 ppg and 1.5 apg. He played four games for CSKA Moscow in the EuroLeague and managed…
Read MoreDoron Perkins signs with Olympiacos Pireus
Doron Perkins (188 cm, Santa Clara’05) is moving from Asia to Europe. He is signing with Olympiacos S.F.P. Pireus from Greece’s A1 League after a stint in China’s CBA with the Foshan Long Lions. He played 14 games for the Lions and averaged 14.4 ppg and 6.8 apg. He transferred there in January 2013, after…
Read MoreKyle Hines hit by flare during Greek Cup
Kyle Hines (198 cm, North Carolina Greensboro’08) was injured during the Final of the Greek cup between his team Olympiakos and Panathinaikos, the numbers one and two of the Greek Championship. Together they have won four out of the last six Euroleague titles. The fans of the two clubs were on opposite sides of the…
Read MoreNational Cup season for European domestics
Every year the Domestic Leagues in Europe take a break from their regular league schedules to hold their National Cup games. This season they mostly fall during this week, Feb. 4 – Feb. 10, some start earlier or last longer, but the bulk are happening now. The competition for the Cups typically last a few…
Read MoreMihalis Kakiouzis released by SAV Vacallo
Mihalis Kakiouzis (206 cm) has been released by SAV Vacallo Basket from Switzerland’s LNA. The Greek player signed a deal with them in October 2012. He played 12 games for SAV Vacallo and averaged 15.5 ppg and 7.7 rpg. Before playing in Switzerland, he started the 2011-12 season playing for Gescrap Bizkaia Bilbao Basket from…
Read MoreGreece A1: Olympiacos downs Panathinaikos
The top two clubs in the Greece A1 League squared off on Monday with the home club Olympiacos (14-1) using a strong second quarter to earn a big win over Panathinaikos (12-3), who now share the second spot in the league with Panionios. Dating back to 1947, the basketball version of the “Derby of the…
Read MoreKAO Dramas hires new coach
Greek A1 team, KAO Dramas has agreed to terms with new Bosnian Head Coach, Nenad Markovic. Greek Coach Kalafatakis parts ways with the team after 18 months. KAOD has made the decision for a change after its loss to Apollon Patras on its own home court. Markovic comes with experience coaching in Greece’s A1 league.…
Read MoreLinos Spyridon Chrysikopoulos to PAOK
Linos Spyridon Chrysikopoulos (205 cm) is making a return to his homeland in Greece after signing a 2.5 year contract with PAOK Thessaloniki (Greece, A1). The 20-year old small forward is one of the best talents currently in Greek Basketball, and fans will be happy to see him return to the country after a spell…
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