Ethniki (Basket)

Antetokounmpo will miss Eurobasket, NBA & Bucks accused of suspicious activity

Antetokounmpo will miss Eurobasket, NBA & Bucks accused of suspicious activity

GREEK NATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM: An unpleasant surprise hit the Ethniki on Saturday when Giannis Antetokounmpo announced his absence from the upcoming Eurobasket due to a sustained knee injury. The Greek Basketball Federation accused both the Milwaukee Bucks and the NBA for being the true reason behind Giannis’ absence.

Thirty Greek medals in all major international competitions

Thirty Greek medals in all major international competitions

GREEK NATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM: The Greek U20 national team became the fourth Greek team to go undefeated in a tournament and win gold at either the European or World Championships. With yet another triumph at the international level, Greece’s national teams have now won a total of 30 medals in the World and European Championships.

Gold for Women's national team at deaflympics

Gold for Women's national team at deaflympics

WOMEN'S GREEK NATIONAL DEAF BASKETBALL TEAM: The women’s deaf Greek national basketball team added another golden page to Greek Basketball history. Our girls prevailed over Lithouania in the final and deservedly won the gold medal. The men’s squad lost to Ukraine and were ranked fourth.

Women's Team in Final of Deaflympics

Women's Team in Final of Deaflympics

WOMEN'S GREEK NATIONAL DEAF BASKETBALL TEAM: The women’s deaf Greek national basketball team earned a ticket to the Deaflympics Women's Basketball final after defeating Italy 49-33 in the semifinals. The men’s squad will look to claim the bronze medal against either Venezuela or Ukraine, after losing to Lithuania in the semifinals.

The GOLDEN Neoi of Europe

The GOLDEN Neoi of Europe

YOUTH GREEK NATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAMS (U20): The Ethniki Neon defeated Israel 65-56 in the final of the FIBA Europe U20 championships rising to the top of European basketball. MVP of the game was Haralampopoulos who finished with a double-double (10 points, 10 assists). *HIGHLIGHTS**

Furia….Elladara

Furia….Elladara

YOUTH GREEK NATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAMS (U20): Greece U20 blew-out Spain 77-56 in the semi-finals of the FIBA Europe U20 championships and will play Israel in Sunday’s final. The Galanolefki will attempt to win their third goal medal in the history of the FIBA Europe U20. championships.. **HIGHLIGHTS**

Greece U20 down Montenegro

Greece U20 down Montenegro

YOUTH GREEK NATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAMS (U20): The Greek U20 national basketball team came away with a narrow 56-49 victory over Montenegro in the Round of 16 of the FIBA Europe U20 championships. Next up for Greece is Lithuania in the quarterfinals.

A look at Greece’s 16-man pre-selection roster

A look at Greece’s 16-man pre-selection roster

GREEK NATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM: Earlier this week, Kostas Missas announced Greece’s 16-man pre-selection roster for the upcoming EuroBasket. Missas called-up a few new names to the roster while many others will make a return after missing out on last summer’s Pre-Olympic tournament. AGONAsport.com looks at who are the 16-players that Missas called-up.