ETHNIKI (BASKET): AGONAsport’s “Decade in review” series continues as Peter Katsiris takes a look back at the decade that was for the Greek National Basketball Team, assessing the highs and lows of an eventful 10 years for the Episimi Agapimeni.
ETHNIKI (BASKETBALL): In late June, FIBA took the decision to change the format of the qualification process for EuroBasket 2021, while there won’t be any wildcards for the Olympic qualifying tournaments.
AGONA FLASHBACK: Today’s AGONA Flashback pays tribute to Greece’s magical run at EuroBasket 1987 where the Ethniki’s Cinderella run ended with European glory 32 years ago today. **VIDEOS/PICS**
AGONASPORT LEGENDS: Kostas Politis, the 1987 EuroBasket winning coach with the Greek national team, sadly passed away at the age of 76 after a battle with health issues. In a tribute to his fantastic career, AGONAsport looks back at his legacy.
GREEK NATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM: For the second time in a matter of days, Greek basketball is in mourning, as 1987 EuroBasket winning coach Kostas Politis passed away at the age of 76.
GREEK NATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM: Russia are off to the semi-finals at Eurobasket 2017 after a narrow 74-69 defeat of Greece at the Sinan Erdem Arena in Turkey on Wednesday night. **HIGHLIGHTS**
GREEK NATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM: Greece will face Russia in the quarterfinals of Eurobasket 2017 after the Russians blew out Croatia 101-78 in the Last 16. Tip-off is scheduled for Wednesday, September, 13th at 11:45 AM EST and 6:45 PM local Greek time.
GREEK NATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM: Greece beat all odds to defeat Lithuania 77-64 in Turkey on Saturday as Eurobasket 2017 saw its first slate of knockout games end with an impressive showing from the Ethniki.**HIGHLIGHTS**
GREEK NATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM: Fresh-off beating Poland to clinch a berth in the knockout rounds at Eurobasket 2017, Greece lock horns with Lithuania in Turkey on Saturday night in what is a highly-anticipated Round of 16 match-up.
GREEK NATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM: The stage is set for the knockout rounds of this year’s Eurobasket with the first matches scheduled to tip-off on Saturday.
GREEK NATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM:Greece will face Lithuania in the Eurobasket Round of 16 on Saturday, September 9th at 2:30 PM EST (9:30 PM local Greek time).
GREEK NATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM: Greece clinched a berth in the Eurobasket 2017 Round of 16 after an emphatic fourth quarter capped a 95-77 win over Poland in Helsinki.**HIGHLIGHTS**
GREEK NATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM: Greece were handed their third defeat at this year’s Eurobasket and will play Poland in their final group match in what is a must win game if Greece are to advance to the next round. Germany/Lithuania will be up next in the knockout stages if the Ethniki advances.
GREEK NATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM: Greece’s miserable run at Eurobasket 2017 continued on Tuesday night with an 89-77 defeat at the hands of Group A hosts Finland.**HIGHLIGHTS**
GREEK NATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM: Luka Doncic’s 22 points powered Slovenia to a 78-72 win over Greece in Group A play at Eurobasket 2017 on Sunday.**HIGHLIGHTS**