Ethniki (Basket)

Greece must defeat Poland, Germany/Lithuania up next

Greece must defeat Poland, Germany/Lithuania up next

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. 

Greece thrash Iceland in EuroBasket Opener

Greece thrash Iceland in EuroBasket Opener

GREEK NATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM: Greece opened up its EuroBasket 2017 campaign with an impressive 90-61 win over Iceland in Helsinki, Finland on Thursday. An energetic Thanasis Antetokounmpo helped Greece find its groove after a mediocre second quarter, but it was Nikos Pappas who led all scorers with 20 points off the bench. **HIGHLIGHTS**

Missas: “If Giannis was healthy, he would have played even if the Bucks said no”

Missas: “If Giannis was healthy, he would have played even if the Bucks said no”

GREEK NATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM: In an interview with Greek newspaper “To Vima”, Greece coach Kostas Missas talked about the situation surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo and the national team. He mentioned that if Antetokounmpo was healthy, he would have played for the Ethniki even at the disapproval of the Milwaukee Bucks.

EOK to make announcement about Antetokounmpo situation after Eurobasket

EOK to make announcement about Antetokounmpo situation after Eurobasket

GREEK NATIONAL BASKETBALL TEAM: The Hellenic Basketball Federation (EOK) accused the Milwaukee Bucks and the NBA of forcing the Greek Freak to announce his absence from the upcoming Eurobasket. EOK is expected to release their findings and evidence after the Eurobasket tournament.