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Makedonikos B.C., full name Makedonikos Neapolis B.C. (Greek: Μακεδονικός Νεάπολης K.A.E.) is a Greek professional basketball club. The club is located in Neapoli, Thessaloniki, Greece. The parent athletic club was founded in 1928, and the basketball department was founded in 1948. Makedonikos means "Macedonian" in Greek. History Makedonikos won the Greek A2 League, which is the second-tier league in Greece, in the years 2000 and 2002. During the 2001–02 season, the team set the then A2 season record for most wins, with 24. Makedonikos was the runner-up of the EuroCup's 2004–05 season. Since its foundation in 1948, Makedonikos' home city was Thessaloniki, Greece. Otherwise, when the team was bought by Dimitris Mesaikos, the franchise was moved to Kozani, Greece, in the mid 2000s, to play in a newer, larger arena that had just opened there. The team returned to Thessaloniki, Greece, after it had financial problems while playing in Kozani. Makedonikos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greek B Basket League
The Greek B Basket League, or Greek B Basketball League (Greek language, Greek: Ελληνική Β Μπασκετ Λιγκ), is a national basketball league in Greece. It is the Greek basketball league system, 3rd-tier level of the basketball league system in Greece, and was founded in its current form in 1986. It is also known as National League 1. It is organized by the Hellenic Basketball Federation (E.O.K.). Originally, the league began in 1961, as the ''Greek National B Class Championship'', and it was the 2nd-tier level of Greek basketball until 1986, when it was replaced in that capacity by the Greek A2 Basket League. The Greek B Basket League was originally held under a league format of two groups. From 1986 to 2012, the league was held under a one group league format. From 2013 to 2010, it was again held under a two group format. Under the current league format, a total of 45 clubs take part, which are separated into four groups that are based on geographical criteria. C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silver Medal Europe
Silver is a chemical element; it has symbol Ag () and atomic number 47. A soft, whitish-gray, lustrous transition metal, it exhibits the highest electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, and reflectivity of any metal. Silver is found in the Earth's crust in the pure, free elemental form ("native silver"), as an alloy with gold and other metals, and in minerals such as argentite and chlorargyrite. Most silver is produced as a byproduct of copper, gold, lead, and zinc refining. Silver has long been valued as a precious metal. Silver metal is used in many bullion coins, sometimes alongside gold: while it is more abundant than gold, it is much less abundant as a native metal. Its purity is typically measured on a per-mille basis; a 94%-pure alloy is described as "0.940 fine". As one of the seven metals of antiquity, silver has had an enduring role in most human cultures. Other than in currency and as an investment medium (coins and bullion), silver is used in solar panels, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pantelis Papaioakeim
Panteleimon "Pantelis" Papaioakeim (alternate spelling: Papaeoakeim) () (born 9 September 1975) is a retired Greek professional basketball player. At a height of tall, he played at both the power forward and center positions. Professional career During his pro career, Papaioakeim played in the top-tier level Greek Basket League, and in the European-wide top-tier level EuroLeague The EuroLeague is a European men's professional basketball club competition. The league is widely recognised as the top-tier and the most prestigious men's basketball league in Europe. The league consists of 20 teams, of which 16 are given lon .... National team career Papaioakeim played with the Greece's under-26 national selection at the 2001 Mediterranean Games, where he won a silver medal. References External links Euroleague.net Profile [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panagiotis Liadelis
Panagiotis Liadelis (born December 7, 1974, in Volos, Greece) is a retired Greek professional basketball player. At a height of 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) tall, he played as a point guard-shooting guard. Professional career Liadelis played for many successful teams. His first well-known club was the Greek club Aris Thessaloniki, where he played for many years and won the FIBA Korać Cup title, in the 1996–97 season, and the Greek Cup and Greek Cup MVP in 1998. He also played for the Greek clubs PAOK Thessaloniki, Makedonikos, Olympiacos Piraeus, and Apollon Patras. In all of those years, he was an efficient scorer in the Greek League and the EuroLeague, when he participated in the competition. His EuroLeague performances in the EuroLeague 2000–01 season, while wearing PAOK's jersey, earned him an All-EuroLeague Second Team selection. He also played for the Russian Super League club Ural Great Perm, the Spanish ACB League club Valencia, and Azovmash Mariupol of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nestoras Kommatos
Nestoras Kommatos (Greek: Νέστορας Κόμματος; born May 4, 1977) is a Greek former professional basketball player and, as of recently, the team manager for Larisa (formerly known as Ermis Agias) of the Greek Basket League. During his pro club career, at a height of tall, he played at the small forward, power forward and center positions. Professional career Kommatos began his career with the youth teams of Perseas Larissas. He then transferred to the Greek club Gymnastikos S. Larissas, in 1996. In 2000, he transferred to the Greek team Makedonikos. He then moved to the Greek team PAOK, where he stayed for a year, and then to the Greek team Aris. In 2005, Kommatos moved to the Israeli Super League basketball giants Maccabi Tel Aviv, and he won the EuroLeague's 2005 championship with them. He then played with Fortitudo Bologna in the Italian League, and then with Sevilla in the Spanish League. In 2006, he played with the Greek club AEK Athens, and in 2007, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Markos Kolokas
Markos Kolokas (Greek: Μάρκος Κολώκας; born April 21, 1977, in Athens, Greece) is a Greek former professional basketball player and professional basketball coach. At a height of 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) tall, he played at both the small forward and power forward positions. Professional playing career During his professional career as a basketball player, Kolokas played with the following clubs: Amyntas, Makedonikos, Maroussi, AEL Larissa, Olimpia Larissa, Panellinios, AENK, Psychiko Psychiko ( ) is a town and a suburb in the Athens#Athens Urban Area, Athens agglomeration, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Filothei-Psychiko, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. The municipal ..., and Kymis. Post-playing career After he retired from playing professional basketball, Kolokas worked as the team manager of the Greek club Kymis, and then as the team manager of the Greek club Panionios. External linksEuroCup Pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manthos Katsoulis
Mathaios "Manthos" Katsoulis (; born 20 July 1956) is a Greek former professional basketball player. College career Katsoulis played college basketball at McGill University, with the McGill Redmen (1982–1983). Professional career Katsoulis began his club career with AO Dramas. He then played with PAOK from 1974 to 1988, having a leading role in the team. In 1984, he won the Greek Cup with PAOK, while playing in one of the most historic Greek Cup finals against Aris. In 1988, he moved to Aris, and with them he won two Greek League championships (1989, 1990) and 2 more Greek Cups (1989, 1990). With Aris, he also played in two EuroLeague Final Fours ( 1989 Munich and 1990 Zaragoza). In 1990, he moved to Iraklis, and in 1993, he moved to Makedonikos. He finished his pro club career with a total of 5,356 points scored in the top-tier level Greek League. National team career Katsoulis was a member of the senior men's Greek national basketball team from 1976 to 1984. With G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sotiris Karapostolou
Sotiris Karapostolou (alternate spelling: Sotirios) (; born 15 July 1978 in Larissa, Greece) is a Greek former professional basketball player and is the current assistant coach of Greek Elite League club Iraklis. During his playing days, he was a tall swingman. College career Sotiris Karapostolou played college basketball at Southern New Hampshire University. He was inducted into the school's athletic hall of fame in 2009. Professional career In his professional career, Sotiris Karapostolou has played with the following clubs: Artland Dragons, Aris Thessaloniki, Makedonikos Neapoli, Panellinios, Rethymno, Keravnos Strovolos, Olympia Larissa, Iraklis Thessaloniki, and Kavala. He returned to Kavala in 2013, after having previously played with the club. Coaching career In the summer of 2021, Sotiris Karapostolou became an assistant coach for Iraklis Thessaloniki, under coach Thanasis Skourtopoulos. In 2022, he moved to Aris Thessaloniki Athlitikos Syllogos A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vangelis Karampoulas
Evangelos "Vangelis" Karampoulas (alternate spellings: Vaggelis, Karaboulas) (Greek: Ευάγγελος "Βαγγέλης" Καράμπουλας; born November 18, 1981) is a Greek professional basketball player. He is a tall shooting guard–small forward. His nickname is Mr. Promotion, due to the fact that the clubs he plays with almost always get promoted to the next higher league level. Professional career During his professional career, Karampoulas has played with some of the following clubs in Greece: Sporting, Makedonikos, MENT, Panellinios ( EuroCup), Iraklis, Ikaros Kallitheas, AENK, AEK Athens, Kavala, and Faros Keratsiniou. He was voted the Greek 2nd Division's MVP in 2010, 2013, and 2017. His teams managed to earn a league promotion from the Greek 2nd Division to the top-tier level Greek 1st Division in five consecutive seasons, achieving this eight times overall (2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020), while also winning the Greek 2nd Division ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lefteris Kakiousis
Lefteris Kakiousis (alternate spelling: Eleftherios) (; born 7 June 1968 in Thessaloniki, Greece) is a Greek former professional basketball player and coach. During his playing career, he played at the point guard and shooting guard positions. Playing career Clubs Kakiousis began his professional club career in 1987, with the Greek club Iraklis Thessaloniki. His moved to the Greek club P.A.O.K. in 1997. With P.A.O.K., he won the Greek Cup title in 1999. He finished his playing career with the Greek club Makedonikos Neapoli. Greece national team With the senior Greek national team, Kakiousis played at the 1993 EuroBasket, the 1995 EuroBasket, and the 1996 Summer Olympic Games. In total, he represented Greece at the senior level in 44 games, in which he averaged 3.6 points per game. Coaching career Kakiousis began his club coaching career, as the head coach of the Greek club Makedonikos Neapoli in 2001. With Makedonikos Neapoli, he won the Greek 2nd Division champ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panagiotis Kafkis
Panagiotis Kafkis (alternate spelling: Panayiotis) (Greek: Παναγιώτης Καυκής; born May 8, 1980, in Athens, Greece) is a Greek former professional basketball player and coach. During his playing career, at a height of 1.97 m (6 ft 5 in) tall, he played at the point guard and shooting guard positions. Professional career After playing with the youth teams of Aetos Kallitheas, Kafkis started his pro career with Ilysiakos in 1998. In his pro career, Kafkis played with some of the following clubs: Makedonikos, Apollon Patras, Panionios, and Olympiacos. After last playing in 2018, Kafkis announced he was switching from playing to coaching in 2019. National team career Kafkis won the silver medal at the 2005 Mediterranean Games, while playing with Greece's under-26 national team. Coaching career After he retired from playing professional basketball, Kafkis began his coaching career in 2019, when he became the head coach A head coach, senior coach, or manager ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kostas Charalampidis
Konstantinos "Kostas" Charalampidis (alternate spellings: Constantinos, Costas, Haralampidis, Haralambidis, Haralabidis, Charalambides) (Greek: Κωνσταντίνος "Κώστας" Χαραλαμπίδης; born April 4, 1976) is a retired Greek professional basketball player and coach. During his playing career, he was a 6 ft 2 in (1.89 m) tall point guard-shooting guard. He is an assistant coach for AS Monaco of the French Pro A League and the EuroLeague, under the team's head coach Vassilis Spanoulis. Professional career Charalampidis began his career playing with the youth teams of the Greek club Makedonikos Neapolis. He began his professional club career with the senior men's team of Makedonikos Neapolis, during the 1997–98 season, and he stayed there through the 2001–02 season. In 2002, he joined the Greek club Olympia Larissa. In 2004, he returned to Makedonikos. As a member of Makedonikos, he won the Greek Second Division championship twice, in the years ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
