GREEK NATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM: Greece defeated Mexico 86-70 to go 2/2 in group play of the Olympic Qualifying Tournament. As expected, Greece tops Group A and will now play the runner-up of Group B in the knockout phase.**HIGHLIGHTS**
Mexico’s Win Sends Greece Through
Positive Start for Greece
GREEK NATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM: Greece came away with an easy 78-53 victory over Iran in the opening game of the Olympic Qualifying Tournament. The Greeks dominated the match and got off to a good start in the tournament. The second and final group stage game will be against Mexico on Wednesday.**HIGHLIGHTS**
Greece’s Road to Rio
Katsikaris Announces Final Roster for Turin
Problematic Last Test For Greece
GREEK NATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM: The Greek National Basketball Team fell 91-76 against Serbia in their final friendly game before the Olympic Qualifying Tournaments tips off on Monday. Katsikaris has a lot to work on in regards to the defensive end, as it seemed to be Greece’s weakness in today’s game. Greece’s next game is on Monday against Iran.
Second Win for Greece over Turkey
GREEK NATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM: Greece put on another great performance in their friendly 70-75 away win over Turkey. This was Greece’s second of three tests before the Olympic Qualifying Tournament which is scheduled to begin next month. The Galanolefki will give their final friendly on Tuesday in Belgrade against Serbia.**HIGHLIGHTS**
A Good Ethniki in The First Test
GREEK NATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM: The Greek National Basketball put on a great showing in their first of three friendlies as they prepare for the Olympic Qualifying Tournament. Greece defeated Turkey 78-52 at the OAKA Basketball Stadium (now called Niko Galis) and will travel to Turkey for their second friendly on Sunday.
Fasoulas Inducted to FIBA Hall of Fame
Antetokounmpo IN, Papanikolaou OUT
Threat to AEK & National Team Avoided
GREEK TEAMS EUROLEAGUE: The court of Munich decided to forbid FIBA to punish clubs or national teams for choosing to participate in the Eurocup. This pertains to AEK, who decided to play in next year’s Eurocup, while EOK would have complied with FIBA to avoid the National Team’s disqualification from international competitions.
Pre-Selection Roster for Olympic Qualifying Tournament Announced
Printezis Ruled Out for Pre-Olympic Tournament
Captain Nikos Zisis Retires From National Team
Why Spanoulis is Called Kill-Bill
SPECIAL TRIBUTES: Vassilis Spanoulis’ winning three-pointer against Panathinaikos in Game 2 of the Greek Basket League Playoff Finals was one the Greek guard’s most important shots in his career. This isn’t the first time Spanoulis has hit a clutch shot at the end of the game and we take you back to why he is called “Kill Bill.” **VIDEO**
FIBA Going Through With Federation's Removal, Affects AEK & National Team
GREEK BASKETBALL: The war between FIBA and the Euroleague continues. FIBA informed all federations that they must remove any teams from domestic competitions that are competing in next year's Eurocup (2nd tier tournament of the Euroleague Basketball Company). If a federation does not follow through with this demand, FIBA will remove that federation from FIBA's competitions (Pre-Olympic Tournament, Olympic Games, Eurobasket, FIBA World Cup). This announcement affects EOK as AEK has sided with the Eurocup for next season.
