Olympiacos WBC Signs Nausia Woolfolk

Olympiacos WBC has announced the signing of American guard Nausia Woolfolk. The 27-year-old (born February 22, 1998, 1.77m / 5'10") has inked her new contract and joins the club's women's basketball roster. This marks Woolfolk's return to Greece, having previously played for Esperides Kallitheas.

 

Recent Performance and Career Overview

For the past two seasons, Nausia Woolfolk played in France for Landerneau. During her time there, she averaged 14.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 3.0 steals.

Woolfolk began her collegiate career at Florida State University (2016-2020). Her professional journey has taken her to various international leagues: Sportiva (Portugal), Esperides Kallitheas (Greece), Al Riyadi (Lebanon), and Landerneau (France).

Notably, during her previous stint in the Greek championship with Esperides Kallitheas, Nausia Woolfolk put up impressive numbers, averaging 20.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 3.7 steals.

Statistical Breakdown (Landerneau, 2023-2025)

Her recent performance in the French League (LBWL) with Landerneau showcases her consistent output:

2023-24 Season: Averaged 15.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 2.3 steals in 19 games (30.8 minutes).

2024-25 Season: Continued strong with 15.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 3.2 steals in 20 games (32.2 minutes).

In European competitions, during the 2021-22 EuroCup Women Qualifiers with Clube Uniao Sportiva, she averaged 21.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 3.5 steals in 2 games.

Player's Statement

Nausia Woolfolk expressed her excitement about joining Olympiacos: "I am very excited to join Olympiacos. I feel greatly honored. I want to thank the coaching staff and the organization for the opportunity to play here, grow, and contribute to a team with big goals. I am ready to put in the greatest effort I can and give everything I have on the court. To contribute wherever needed, to work hard, to help the team succeed. Let's make this season unforgettable."

Keyona Hayes Returns to Panathinaikos

Keyona Hayes, the 31-year-old (born April 26, 1994) American point guard/shooting guard, is making a highly anticipated return to Panathinaikos after a three-year absence. Her previous stint with the "greens" saw her average 15.6 points and 3 assists over 16 games.

 

Hayes's recent performance:

Season: 2022-2023 (Turkey-KBSL) - Playing for Kayseri
Summary (11 Games): 396 minutes, 202 points, 73-140 (2FG), 10-24 (3FG), 26-32 (FT), 38 offensive rebounds, 90 defensive rebounds, 128 total rebounds, 15 assists, 38 personal fouls, 3 blocks, 16 steals, 33 turnovers. Ranked 206.
Averages: 36.0 minutes, 18.4 points, 52.1% (2FG), 41.7% (3FG), 81.3% (FT), 3.5 offensive rebounds, 8.2 defensive rebounds, 11.6 total rebounds, 1.4 assists, 3.5 personal fouls, 0.3 blocks, 1.5 steals, 3.0 turnovers. Ranked 18.7.

Season: 2022-2023 (Romania-Liga Nationala) - Playing for Constanta
Summary (14 Games): 345 minutes, 222 points, 86-165 (2FG), 2-13 (3FG), 44-64 (FT), 47 offensive rebounds, 88 defensive rebounds, 135 total rebounds, 11 assists, 24 personal fouls, 7 blocks, 25 steals, 22 turnovers. Ranked 294.
Averages: 24.6 minutes, 15.9 points, 52.1% (2FG), 15.4% (3FG), 68.8% (FT), 3.4 offensive rebounds, 6.3 defensive rebounds, 9.6 total rebounds, 0.8 assists, 1.7 personal fouls, 0.5 blocks, 1.8 steals, 1.6 turnovers. Ranked 21.0.

Prior to these recent stints, Hayes demonstrated dominance in the EuroCup Women with DVTK Hun Therm (DVTK Miskolc/Aluinvent DVTK Miskolc):
 

2021-22 (DVTK Miskolc): 17.8 PPG, 10.5 RPG, 2 APG in 4 games.
2020-21 (Aluinvent DVTK Miskolc): 23.7 PPG, 12.7 RPG, 0.7 APG in 3 games.

Hayes expressed her enthusiasm for returning to Panathinaikos, stating, "I am very happy to return to Panathinaikos. We will work very hard to achieve our goals, and our minds are focused on the work we need to do."

Athinaikos Signs Virág Kiss

Athinaikos WBC has announced a significant addition to its squad for the upcoming basketball season, confirming the acquisition of Virág Kiss. The 27-year-old Hungarian international center, standing at 1.94 meters (6'4"), has signed a two-year contract with the Greek club. 

Player Profile

Virág Kiss, born on April 12, 1998, is a highly experienced post player known for her scoring efficiency and rebounding prowess. Her height and physicality are expected to provide a crucial interior presence for Athinaikos in both domestic and European competitions.

Performance and Career Overview

Kiss brings a strong resume of international and club experience to Athinaikos. In the most recent EuroLeague Women season with Uni Gyor, she averaged 9.7 points and 4.3 rebounds per game. Furthermore, in the EuroCup Women during the same cycle, she posted even more impressive numbers with 16.8 points and 6.3 rebounds across four games.

Her national team statistics for Hungary also demonstrate her consistent impact:

FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2023: 14.8 points and 5.8 rebounds per game (6 games).
FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Pre-Qualifying Tournament 2024: 13.8 points and 6.2 rebounds per game (5 games).

Athinaikos Signs Holly Winterburn

Athinaikos WBC has announced another significant move for the upcoming A1 Women's season, confirming the acquisition of Holly Winterburn, a talented 24-year-old British international guard. Winterburn, who will turn 25 in October, is set to bring valuable experience and skill to the Greek side.

Official Club Announcement

"Athinaikos WBC announces another move ahead of the new season, confirming the acquisition of British player Holly Winterburn (25 years old, 1.80 meters)."

Player Profile

Holly Winterburn, born on October 1, 2000, in Northampton, UK, stands at 1.80 meters (5'11"). A versatile guard, she is recognized for her all-around game, including scoring, passing, and rebounding. She is an alumna of Oregon University, Loughborough University, and the University of East London.

Recent Performance

Winterburn had a highly productive 2024-2025 season with Beşiktaş JK Istanbul in Turkey, where she showcased her abilities in both domestic and European competitions:

EuroCup Women: She averaged 11.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game. Beşiktaş also notably reached the EuroCup Women final in 2025.
Turkish KBSL: In 22 games, she posted impressive statistics of 15.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.4 steals per contest.
She also had a brief stint with the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA.

International Career

A consistent presence in the British national team setup, Winterburn has been a regular member of the senior Great Britain team since 2021. She previously represented the Under 18 National Team in 2018. Her talent shone brightly at the European Championship (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Prishtina, Kosovo, six years ago, where she was the tournament's leading scorer with over 18 points per game and ranked second in assists with almost 5 per game, helping her team reach the semifinals.

Professional Career Snapshot

United Kingdom: Played for Leicester Riders (2015–2019, 2020–2021) and London Lions (2021–2024).
Turkey: Most recently played for Beşiktaş JK (2024–2025).

Career Highlights & Achievements

FIBA EuroCup Women Champion (2024) 
5× WBBL Betty Codona Trophy champion (2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024)
2× WBBL Cup winner (2022, 2023)
3× WBBL League Champion (2022, 2023, 2024)
3× WBBL Play-off Champion (2022, 2023, 2024)
3× WBBL Young Player of the Year (2018, 2019, 2021)
Eurobasket.com British WBBL All-Domestic Players Team (2024)

Athinaikos Signs Robyn Parks

Athinaikos has signed Robyn Parks, the naturalized forward of the Greek Women's National Team, to a two-year contract. The 33-year-old guard (born July 19, 1992) will join the team in the A1 Women's League for the next two seasons, following her participation in the EuroBasket with the Greek national team.

At Athinaikos, Parks will reunite with several of her Greek national team teammates, including Pavlopoulou, Louka, and Chairistanidou.

Player Profile and Career Overview

Robyn Parks is a 1.85m (6'1") forward from Waldorf, Maryland, U.S. After an undrafted WNBA journey in 2014, Parks has built a robust international career, primarily in Europe.

Spar Gran Canaria (Spain, 2014-2015)

Campus Promete (Spain, 2016-2017)

Femeni Sant Adria (Spain, 2018-2019)

Valencia (Spain, 2019-2020)

Casademont Zaragoza (Spain, 2020-2021)

Magnolia BR Campobasso (Italy, EuroCup Women QR, 2021-2022)

Famila Schio (Italy, EuroLeague Women, 2023-2024)

Chicago Sky (WNBA, 2023)

Connecticut Sun (WNBA, 2025)

Recent Statistical Performance

2023-24 Season (Famila Schio, EuroLeague Women): Averaged 10.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 29.8 minutes over 17 games. She shot 36.8% from the field and 31.0% from three-point range.

2023 Season (Chicago Sky, WNBA): Averaged 3.9 points and 1.6 rebounds in 13.1 minutes over 39 games, shooting 38.4% from the field and 38.9% from three-point range.

2025 Season (Connecticut Sun, WNBA): In 6 games, she averaged 0.3 points and 1.5 rebounds in 10.3 minutes.

2025-26 Season (Greece Women's National Team, EuroBasket): Averaged 12.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in 29.0 minutes over 3 games. She shot 44.1% from the field and 100.0% from the free-throw line.

Athinaikos Signs Morgan Bertsch

Athinaikos has made a significant move in the transfer market for the upcoming A1 Women's season, announcing the signing of American forward Morgan Bertsch. The 28-year-old, standing at 1.92 meters (6'4"), is set to bolster the team's frontcourt.

The club's announcement playfully alluded to a high-profile basketball transfer, stating: "If Vasilije Micic can cause a stir with his arrival, so can we!" This bold statement signals Athinaikos's ambitious intentions for the new season.

The official club statement read: "Athinaikos continues to strengthen its roster with Morgan Bertsch coming to provide solutions both near and far from the basket. The managing committee of Athinaikos Qualco gladly welcomes Morgan Bertsch, who will bolster our team, but WILL NOT participate in the 3x3 in Syros. The American forward comes from an outstanding season with Hozono Global Jairis, with whom she won the Spanish Cup and competed in the league and EuroCup. Bertsch played in eight EuroCup games with 14.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.1 assists on average, while in the domestic league, she had 13.2 points and 3.8 rebounds in 25 minutes per game. Morgan Bertsch has extensive experience in European leagues, having played for Spartak Moscow, Lublin, Gdynia, Mechelen, and Girona, and has also played (with excellent numbers) two seasons in the EuroLeague. She played in the WNBA in 2023 with the Chicago Sky and in 2024 with the Phoenix Mercury and Dallas Wings, and also participated in this year's Chicago training camp."

Player Profile

Morgan Bertsch (born April 20, 1997, in Santa Rosa, California, U.S.) is a versatile professional basketball forward. Standing at 1.93m (6'4") and weighing 78kg (173 lbs), Bertsch is recognized for her ability to score effectively from various spots on the court and her strong rebounding presence. She had a distinguished collegiate career at UC Davis before embarking on an extensive professional journey through Europe and the WNBA.

Career Highlights

Collegiate Success (UC Davis, 2014-2019): She was named Big West Player of the Year in 2019, earned First-team All-Big West honors three times, and was selected for the Big West All-Defensive Team in 2019.

WNBA Experience (2019, 2023-2024): Drafted by the Dallas Wings in 2019, she later played for the Chicago Sky (2023), Phoenix Mercury (2024), and Dallas Wings (2024), also participating in the Chicago Sky training camp this year.

European Veteran: Her extensive European career includes stops at Spartak Moscow (Russia), Polski-Cukier AZS-UMCS Lublin (Poland), Arka Gdynia (Poland), Kangoeroes Basket Mechelen (Belgium), Uni Girona CB (Spain), and most recently, Hozono Global Jairis (Spain). She's played two seasons in the prestigious EuroLeague Women.

Recent Season Performance

2023-24 (Chicago Sky - WNBA): Averaged 4.8 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 0.7 assists in 30 games (14.8 minutes), with 43.6% shooting from three-point range.

2023-24 (Spar Girona - Spanish League): Contributed 9.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 29 games (21.7 minutes), hitting 39.3% of her threes.

2024-25 (Hozono Global Jairis - EuroCup Women): Had a standout performance, averaging 14.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 8 games (21.6 minutes). She was highly efficient, shooting 63.2% from the field, 53.3% from beyond the arc, and 93.8% from the free-throw line.

Athinaikos Adds Bulgarian Guard Borislava Hristova

Athinaikos has announced another significant addition to its roster, bringing in Bulgarian guard Borislava Hristova. The 28-year-old (born July 12, 1996) joins the Greek club on a two-year contract after a standout season with Spar Girona in Spain.

Official Club Announcement

Athinaikos's managing committee expressed its enthusiasm, stating: "After the lesson was completed and with approval from our academies, we can proceed with the announcement! The managing committee of Athinaikos is delighted to welcome Borislava Hristova, who will be with our team for the next two years."

Player Profile and Career Highlights

Borislava Hristova, standing at 1.83m (5'11"), is a prolific scoring shooting guard. She is also the current captain of the Bulgarian National Team.

Collegiate Career (Washington State University): Hristova played for Washington State University from 2015 to 2020. She graduated as the all-time leading scorer in the university's women's basketball history with 2,162 points, setting numerous school records, including single-season scoring (661 points in 2018-19). She was a two-time All-Pac-12 selection (2018, 2019) and was named to the Pac-12 All-Freshman Team in 2016.

Recent Club Performance (2024-25 Season with Spar Girona): Last season, Hristova played for Spar Girona in Spain.
In the Spanish League, Girona finished first in the regular season. Hristova averaged 9.8 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 21 minutes per game.
In the EuroCup Women, where Girona reached the quarterfinals, she had an impressive run, averaging 14.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 12 games, playing 26.9 minutes per contest. Her shooting percentages were 47.6% from the field, 30.2% from three, and 88.9% from the free-throw line.

European Club Experience: Before Girona, Hristova had stints with other notable European clubs:
Gorzow Wielkopolski (Poland): She played in the EuroCup Women for Gorzow in 2020-21 (19.5 PPG, 5.3 RPG) and 2021-22 (17.5 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 5.3 APG).
ACS Sepsi-SIC (Romania): She played in both EuroLeague Women (16.8 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 1.8 APG in 16 games in 2023-24, including qualifiers) and EuroCup Women (16.8 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 3.3 APG in 10 games in 2022-23). A notable highlight was her buzzer-beater basket in the 2023 season for Sepsi-SIC, which was voted the "best play of the year."

International Representation (Bulgaria National Team): Hristova has been a consistent presence for the Bulgarian National Team across all age levels and is currently the team captain.
In the 2025 FIBA Women's EuroBasket Qualifiers, she was second in average points (23.5 PPG) and first in total points, while also being second in playing time.
She has a career average of 18.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in senior national team competitions.
Her youth national team career was equally remarkable, with consistently high scoring averages, including 27.9 PPG at the 2014 FIBA U18 Women's European Championship - Division B.

Greek Women's Basketball: Olympiacos in EuroLeague, Panathinaikos, Athinaikos, PAS Giannina, and Panathlitikos in EuroCup

Greek women's basketball clubs are gearing up for another exciting European season. Olympiacos will continue their journey in the EuroLeague Women, while Panathinaikos, Athinaikos, PAS Giannina, and Panathlitikos are set to compete in the EuroCup Women.

Olympiacos Secures EuroLeague Women Spot

Olympiacos, having clinched the top spot in the Greek A1 Women's Basketball Championship this past season, has earned their place in the prestigious EuroLeague Women for the upcoming season. Their consistent domestic dominance has secured them a spot among Europe's elite.

Four Greek Teams in EuroCup Women

The EuroCup Women will feature strong Greek representation, with four teams confirmed for the next season:

Panathinaikos will participate in the EuroCup Women. Panathinaikos also has previous European experience, including a Top 16 appearance in the EuroLeague Women in 2000-01 and a Quarter-Finals appearance in the Ronchetti Cup in 1997-98. They have also played in the EuroCup Women previously.

Athinaikos, who finished second in the domestic championship, makes their return to European competitions by securing a spot in the EuroCup Women. Athinaikos holds a significant place in Greek women's basketball history, having won the EuroCup Women in the 2009-10 season, marking the first European title for any Greek women's basketball club. They also reached the semifinals of the EuroCup Women in 2010-11.

PAS Giannina is also confirmed to compete in the EuroCup Women. They have previously participated in the EuroCup Women.

Panathlitikos rounds out the Greek contingent in the EuroCup Women, highlighting the growing presence of Greek clubs in European women's basketball.