Aris Thessaloniki Women's Basketball

Aris Thessaloniki
Founded 1946
Arena Nick Galis Hall
Location Thessaloniki, Greece
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Head coach Giorgos Ataktidis
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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

Roster

Aris Thessaloniki Women's team roster
Players Coaches
Pos. # Nat. Name Ht. Wt. Age
SF Greece Antoniadou, Athina
PG Greece Antoniadou, Sophia
PG Greece Voulgaraki, Klelia
C Greece Giannopoulou, Alexandra
PG Greece Giovanoudi, Georgia
F Greece Thomoglou, Chrysa
F Greece Igglezou, Vivi
PF Greece Katsamouri, Maria
PF Greece Bourdouka, Roxani
C Greece Gogiou, Tatiana
SF Greece Tranta, Maro
SF Greece Eleni, Tsineke
PF Greece Christidou, Vallia
Head coach

Giorgos Ataktidis


Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Injured

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