GREEK TEAMS FIBA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Greece will have a 3rd representative in the FIBA Champions League! Kifissia will join Aris and PAOK in FIBA's new competition that will begin next season.
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.
Dimitris Diamantidis, Euroleague Legend
GREEK TEAMS EUROLEAGUE: Dimitris Diamantidis played his final game in the Euroleague after Panathinaikos' loss to Laboral Kutxa in the playoffs. Diamantidis was subbed off in the last 30 minutes and received a standings ovation from 20,000 fans at the OAKA Stadium. This was a memorable moment for the legend who is one of the best to ever play in the competition.**VIDEO**
Panathinaikos Swept By Laboral
GREEK TEAMS EUROLEAGUE: Panathinaikos was defeated 75-84 in Game 3 of the Euroleague Playoffs and bowed out of the competition. Laboral, who swept the series 3-0, will go to the Euroleague Final-4 for the first time in their history. This is a bitter end for the Euroleague legend Dimitris Diamantidis who is retiring at the end of the season..**HIGHLIGHTS**
A Shame for Diamantidis
GREEK TEAMS EUROLEAGUE: Panathinaikos lost in over-time to Laboral Kutxa in Game 2 of the Euroleague Playoffs. The "Greens" return to Greece for a must win third game as they are behind 2-0 in the best of 5 series. Diamantidis sent the game into over-time with a clutch three pointer with only seconds remaining, but it was not enough for the Greek Champions.**HIGHLIGHTS**
Nightmare Start for Panathinaikos
GREEK TEAMS EUROLEAGUE: A nightmare start for Panathinaikos in the Euroleague Playoffs losing to Laboral Kutxa 84-68 in Spain. The home side had an easy night with Panathinaikos falling behind in the game early. Laboral leads the series 1-0 and will host Panathinaikos two days from now for game 2.**HIGHLIGHTS**
The New Euroleague
GREEK TEAMS EUROLEAGUE: The new Euroleague has officially been announced. It was known for a while that the format was going to change but it has now been set in stone for next season. The competition will consist of three stages: the regular season, playoffs, and Final-4. Only 16 teams will partake in the Euroleague, opposed to the previous 24 teams. Greece will have a guaranteed two representatives, Olympiacos and Panathinaikos.
Olympiacos Ends Euroleague with a Loss
GREEK TEAMS EUROLEAGUE: After being eliminated due to yesterday's Euroleague results, Olympiacos ended their Euroleague season with a loss to group winners CSKA Moscow. The 96-99 defeat ends a rough Top 16 campaign for the "Red & Whites" not earning a place in the playoffs after an year appearance.**HIGHLIGHTS**
Panathinaikos Lose to Efes, Paired with Laboral in Playoffs
Olympiacos Eliminated From Euroleague Playoffs
GREEK TEAMS EUROLEAGUE: After 11 straight years in the Euroleague Playoffs Olympiacos was eliminated in the Euroleague Top 16 after today's games. Although Olympiacos is scheduled to play tomorrow, the Erythrolefki needed results in others games to stay alive in tomorrow's game against CSKA Moscow for a place in the Playoffs.
AEK Chooses Euroleague & Eurocup
“Diamanti” Panathinaikos
GREEK TEAMS EUROLEAGUE: On a night dedicated to Dimitris Diamantidis, Panathinaikos was victorious 76-60 against Cedevita and clinched their place in the Euroleague Playoffs. The Greens will finish, at minimum, third place and with a win next week at Efes, along with a loss from Lokomotiv, will finish second in the group.**HIGHLIGHTS**
Euroleague Legend...Dimitris Diamantidis
GREEK TEAMS IN EUROLEAGUE: Dimitris Diamantidis was honored today by the Euroleague with the title "Euroleague Legend" before Panathinaikos' game against Cedetiva at the OAKA Stadium. Diamantidis is the 5th player to receive this honor behind Sarunas Jasikevicius, Juan Carlos Navarro, Ramunas Siskauskas, and Greek star Theodoros Papaloukas.**VIDEO**
Tragic Olympiacos…
Thrylos is Back
Williams…And Playoffs
Aris and PAOK Choose FIBA
GREEK TEAMS EUROLEAGUE: Aris and PAOK have chosen to take part in next year’s FIBA competitions leaving the Euroleague and Eurocup behind. Both will look to qualify for the new FIBA Champions League which begins in September 2016. Qualification will be based on domestic league play and the exact format will be announced by FIBA in the coming weeks.
