Tag: Greece
An appreciation for Giannis Antetokounmpo’s greatness
What’s not to like about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s game?
He never stops running. He never stops hustling. He never stops...
FIBA released the latest World Rankings
Greece, Italy, Russia and Latvia climbed higher in the World Rankings following the end of the fifth round of the FIBA WC Qualifiers.
Greece is...
Canada became the 18th national team to advance to the World...
Canada dominated Brazil in Sao Paulo and became the 18th national team that secured its ticket to the World Cup.
That said, the list of...
No Bourousis and Giannopoulos for Greece against Serbia
Greece have already qualified to the World Cup, so Giannis Bourousis and Charis Giannopoulos will not play against Serbia.
The Greeks defeated Germany at home...
EuroLeague veterans Kostas Sloukas and Nick Calathes in Greece squad
Greece have named a strong 24-man roster for the third window of the FIBA World Cup qualifiers, which begins on June 28.
Sacramento Kings center...
Greek Basketball President hits out at international teams
Greek Basketball Federation president Giorgos Vassilokopoulos has seemingly hit out at European nations for allowing NBA players to represent them in international competition.
In a conversation...
Ioannis Bourousis: If I can stand, then I’ll play for Greece
It includes an exhausting, around the world trip but representing Greece is something Ioannis Bourousis would not miss for anything.
Bourousis, who plays his basketball...
Thanasis Antetokounmpo compares World Cup qualifiers to having EuroBaskets in your...
On a cold Friday evening in Leicester, many basketball fans were heard saying "who's he", when Greece stepped onto the floor to warm-up against...
Greece coach Skourtopoulos hopes to have Giannis Antetokounmpo in squad for...
Following Greece's victory over Great Britain in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers last night, head coach Thanasis Skourtopoulos believes that Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis...
Greece Rule Britannia in FIBA World Cup qualifier opener
They might have fielded a team unfamiliar with each other but led by former Baskonia and Panathinaikos big man Ioannis Bourousis, Greece overcame Great...
Greece name different roster for FIBA World Cup qualifiers
Greece have named a strong, but unfamiliar side for the first window of FIBA World Cup qualifiers.
They will send a group of players that...
Dusan Sakota looking forward to finally suiting up for Greece
Dusan Sakota will be looking to make up for lost time in November as he is included in the preliminary Greek national team squad...
Luigi Datome and Georgios Printezis among stars to admit that international...
With Eurobasket drawing to a conclusion on Sunday, the new international era begins with the World Cup qualifiers in just two months, but two...
Russia come from behind to edge Greece
Russia advanced to the semi-finals of Eurobasket for the first time since 2011 after beating Greece 74-69 to set-up a meeting with either Italy...
Lithuanian coach goes on rant over Greek and Lithuania Federations
Former Lietuvos Rytas coach Tomas Pacecas has hit out at the Greek and Lithuanian basketball federations in a stunning rant.
Pacecas has said that Greece...
Final Greece roster revealed minutes after last prep game
Greece have announced their final roster ahead of Eurobasket mere minutes after the last preparation game in Athens.
Giannoulis Larentzakis and Kostas Mitoglou, were cut,...
Giannis Antetokounmpo wanted to announce his injury concerns himself
The timing might not have been right, but Giannis Antetokounmpo didn't want anyone announcing that he would not compete at Eurobasket - apart from...
Kostas Sloukas: We still need to find our team chemistry ahead...
Despite a narrow 88-84 win over Great Britain on Saturday, Greece guard Kostas Sloukas knows that the team have a long way to go...
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