Andrea Vicenzutto Joins AEK BC as Assistant Coach for the 2024-25 Season

AEK BC has announced the appointment of Andrea Vicenzutto as the new assistant coach for the 2024-25 season. Vicenzutto, who was Dragan Sakota's assistant in Brindisi last season, brings a wealth of experience to the team.

The 33-year-old Italian coach began his career as an assistant coach in the 2014-2015 season with Pienne Basket in his hometown of Pordenone. He then spent three years (2015-2019) at Bergamo, where he contributed to the team's historic promotion to Legadue during the 2016-17 season. From 2019 to 2022, he served as an assistant at Orzinuovi, followed by a season at Trieste in 2022-2023 before joining Sakota in Brindisi last season.

Andrea Vicenzutto's Coaching Career:

    2014-2015: Assistant Coach, Pienne Basket
    2015-2019: Assistant Coach, Bergamo (Promoted to Legadue in 2016-17)
    2019-2022: Assistant Coach, Orzinuovi (Qualified for Coppa Italia LNP 2021)
    2022-2023: Assistant Coach, Trieste
    2023-2024: Assistant Coach, Brindisi

Dragan Sakota Returns to AEK for Fourth Tenure

Dragan Sakota, the celebrated coach who led AEK Betsson to its last Greek Championship title in 2002, is making a triumphant return to the club for a fourth tenure. AEK's management announced Sakota's return, highlighting his historical achievements and strategic importance to the team's future.

In a statement, AEK Betsson BC welcomed Sakota back to the "home" he holds dear, signing him to an indefinite contract with the club. "The coach of 3+1 titles (1 Greek Championship, 1 BCL, 1 Greek Cup as Coach + 1 Intercontinental Cup as Sports Director) returns to his 'Home.' Dragan Sakota will once again lead the 'Queen,' aiming to restore normalcy and success to the team."

Strategic Role and Future Plans

In addition to his coaching responsibilities, Sakota will assume the role of Sports Director from the following season, overseeing the strategic planning and development of AEK Betsson BC. This dual role underscores the club's trust in Sakota's vision and leadership.
Experience and Achievements

Sakota's coaching career spans multiple countries and decades, with significant achievements in both domestic and international basketball. His previous tenures with AEK (2001-2003, 2014-2015, 2017-2018) were marked by impressive successes, including winning the Greek Championship in 2002, the Basketball Champions League in 2018, and the Greek Cup in 2018.