Aris Thessaloniki Women's Basketball

Aris Thessaloniki
Leagues Greek Championship
Greek Cup
Founded 1946
Arena Nick Galis Hall
Location Thessaloniki, Greece
Team colors          
Head coach Giorgos Ataktidis
Website arisac.gr
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Aris Thessaloniki Women's Basketball is the women's basketball department of Aris Thessaloniki, the Greek multi-sport club based in Thessaloniki. The club plays in A2 Ethniki (2nd tier) but recently it has played in A1 Ethniki. In 2015-2016 season is on the first place of the second category.

History

The women's team of Aris was founded in 1946 thanks to initiatives of Phaedon Matthaiou. Some years later, the club ceased their activities but returned in 1980s decade. The season 2009-10 played in A1 Ethniki for first time and the next season played in EuroCup Women but disqualified by Dynamo Novosibirsk.[1] In season 2013-14, Aris finished in 7th place but withdrew from the championship due to financial problems and relegated to A2 Ethniki.[2]

Recent seasons

Season Division Place Notes
2008-09A2 Ethniki 1stPromoted to A1
2009-10A1 Ethniki 5th
2010-11A1 Ethniki 4th
2011-12A1 Ethniki8th
2012-13A1 Ethniki 6th
2013-14A1 Ethniki 7thRelegated to A2
2014-15A2 Ethniki 9th
2015-16A2 Ethniki 1stPromoted to A1
2016-17A1 Ethniki 10thRelegated to A2

Roster

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Aris Women's Basketball roster
Players Coaches
Pos. # Nat. Name Ht. Wt. Age
G/F 4 Greece Tsineke, Elena 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) 17 – (1999-11-07)7 November 1999
G 5 Greece Antoniadou, Athina 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) 20 – (1996-10-19)19 October 1996
C 8 Greece Katsamouri, Maria 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) 19 – (1998-02-25)25 February 1998
C 9 Greece Koufogianni, Zafiro 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) 30 – (1987-03-06)6 March 1987
SG 10 United States McKenzie, Miriam 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) 26 – (1990-11-06)6 November 1990
F 11 Greece Papardela, Vasiliki 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 19 – (1998-02-28)28 February 1998
F 12 Greece Tranta, Maro 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 25 – (1992-02-21)21 February 1992
F/C 13 United States Montgomery, Brittni 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) 25 – (1992-03-22)22 March 1992
F 14 Greece Glezaki, Eugenia 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) 24 – (1993-01-04)4 January 1993
F 15 Greece Tsineke, Katerina 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 17 – (1999-11-07)7 November 1999
G/F 16 Greece Karaveli, Mairi 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) 25 – (1992-04-18)18 April 1992
G 17 Greece Vantsiouri, Maria 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) 16 – (2001-07-07)7 July 2001
G 18 Greece Giannousiou, Kalliopi 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) 16 – (2000-09-09)9 September 2000
C 19 Greece Bountouka, Roxani 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) 17 – (2000-07-22)22 July 2000
G 20 Greece Kilazidou, Chrysa 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) 20 – (1997-03-08)8 March 1997
Head coach
  • Greece Giorgos Ataktidis

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Injured

References

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