Tag: Greece national team
Giannis Antetokounmpo to make history in the Basketball World Cup
Giannis Antetokounmpo is set to play for Greece in the 2019 Basketball World Cup and make history. The "Greek Freak" will become the first reigning...
Giannis Antetokounmpo headlines Greece’s preliminary roster for the Basketball World Cup
Giannis Antetokounmpo headlines the 18-man preliminary roster of Greece for the Basketball World Cup. His brothers, Kostas and Thanasis Antetokounmpo, are also included on the...
Giannis Antetokounmpo confirms his participation in the 2019 Basketball World Cup
Giannis Antetokounmpo confirmed on Friday that he will play for Greece in the 2019 Basketball World Cup in China. Here is what the "Greek Freak"...
Nikos Zisis honoured by the Greek Basketball Federation
During the match between Germany and Greece in Bamberg on Sunday (24/02), Nikos Zisis was honoured by the Greek Basketball Federation. The 35-year-old guard received...
Giannis Antetokounmpo: “I want to play for Greece in the World Cup”
In an interview with the Greek-American website, the National Herald, Giannis Antetokounmpo expressed his desire to join Greece in the 2019 World Cup. "I...
Serbia decimated Greece, retained the upper hand in third-place battle
Serbia dominated Greece from the opening tip and cruised to an easy victory at home (84-61) to come closer to the World Cup. Stefan Jovic...
Greece maintained its perfect record in the FIBA WC Qualifiers
Thanks to another high-scoring performance, Greece prevailed over Germany at home (92-84) and remained undefeated in the FIBA WC Qualifiers. A 22-13 run in the...
Greece announced 14-man squad for November’s FIBA WC Qualifiers
Greece revealed the 14 players that will compete against Germany and Serbia in November's FIBA WC Qualifiers. No EuroLeague players are included in the list,...
Greece, Germany and Czech Republic advanced to the 2019 World Cup
Greece, Germany and Czech Republic became the first three teams from Europe that officially qualified to the 2019 World Cup. The aforementioned squads joined the African...
Nemanja Bjelica on the loss to Greece: “We didn’t play as a team”
Nemanja Bjelica spoke with FIBA and referred to Serbia's defeat to Greece on Thursday (70-63) as well as his presence in the national team. Here...
Greece and Germany remained undefeated in the FIBA WC Qualifiers
The second round of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers started with Greece and Germany retaining their undefeated streaks (7-0). Greece beat Serbia at home (70-63)...
Greece vs Serbia: The two traditional powerhouses face off once again
With the second round of the 2019 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers starting on Thursday, Greece and Serbia square off in Heraklion, Crete, in one...
Sasa Djordjevic on Serbia’s match against Greece: “There is a great desire and concentration...
The head coach of Serbia, Sasa Djordjevic, spoke with Basketball Sphere and referred to the national team's match against Greece in Heraklion, Crete as...
Kostas Sloukas: “I am having a good time in Fenerbahce”
Kostas Sloukas spoke with the media during the training camp of Greece and referred to his current team, Fenerbahce, as well as the upcoming...
03/09/2006: Spain wins the World Cup for the first time in their history
12 years ago today, Spain decimated Greece (70-47) in the Final of the 2006 Basketball World Cup in Japan and became World Champions for...
