Olympiacos Renews Eleanna Christinaki

Olympiacos has announced the renewal of their collaboration with Eleanna Christinaki. The Piraeus team has retained the Greek guard/forward, who stated that Olympiacos is more than just a team for her, it's a family.

In her statement, Eleanna Christinaki expressed her deep connection to the club: "Olympiacos is much more than a team for me. It's family! To continue wearing this jersey is an honor, an emotion, and deep pride. I want to sincerely thank the administration for the trust and support they have shown me over these years. It's great to feel that they believe in you, appreciate you, and give you space to grow. Olympiacos gives me the opportunity to develop, to dream, and to compete at the highest level, and that is something I never take for granted. The name and size of the club are incomparable. I promise to continue giving my all for this jersey, with the same love, the same passion, and even greater thirst for what's to come."

Player Profile

Eleanna Christinaki is a professional basketball player born on December 16, 1996, in Paralimni, Cyprus. She is 1.83m (6'0") tall and weighs 73kg (162 lbs). She primarily plays as a small forward but can also operate as a guard. Christinaki is a versatile player known for her scoring ability and contributions across the court.

Career History

Christinaki boasts a diverse career, having played collegiately in the US and professionally across several European leagues before returning to Greece.

Early Career in Greece (2011-2015): She began her career in Greece with Panathinaikos (2011-2014) and Athinaikos (2014-2015).

NCAA Collegiate Career (2015-2018): She moved to the United States to play college basketball for Florida (2015-2017) and Maryland (2017-2018).

European Professional Career (2018-2023): After her college career, she played for several European clubs, including:

Gernika (Spain, 2018-2019), where she also competed in the EuroCup Women.

BC Castors Braine (Belgium, 2019).

Nadezhda Orenburg (Russia, 2020).

Al-Qazeres (Spain, 2020-2021).

Araski (Spain, 2021-2022).

Schio (Italy, 2022).

Valencia (Spain, 2022), where she also played in the EuroLeague Women.

Return to Greece (2023-Present): She returned to play for Panathinaikos (2023) before joining Olympiacos (2023-Present).

Greek/Cypriot National Team: Christinaki has represented both Cyprus and Greece in international competitions, including the EuroBasket Women and World Cup.

Stats and Averages

2018-19 (Lointek Gernika Bizkaia - Spanish League): Averaged 2.9 points, 0.4 rebounds, and 0.3 assists in 7 games, playing 7.4 minutes.

2020-21 (Al-Qazeres - Spanish League): Had a strong season, averaging 14.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 29 games, playing 30.6 minutes. She shot 38.4% from the field and 35.1% from three-point range.

2021-22 (Kutxabank Araski - Spanish League): Averaged 1.1 points, 1.0 rebound, and 0.4 assists in 12 games, playing 9.8 minutes.

2022-23 (Valencia Basket - Spanish League): Averaged 2.8 points, 1.0 rebound, and 0.4 assists in 14 games, playing 10.4 minutes.

European Club Competitions Stats

2018-19 (Royal Castors Braine - EuroLeague Women): Averaged 6.8 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 0.5 assists in 6 games, playing 15.5 minutes.

2022-23 (Valencia Basket - EuroLeague Women): Averaged 1.3 points, 1.0 rebound, and 0.4 assists in 7 games, playing 6.9 minutes.

2023-24 (Olympiacos - EuroCup Women): Averaged 15.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 7 games, playing 34.6 minutes. She shot 41.7% from the field and an impressive 92.9% from the free-throw line.

2024-25 (Olympiacos - EuroLeague Women): Averaged 13.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 6 games, playing 29.5 minutes. She also averaged 20.5 points and 6.0 rebounds in 2 EuroCup Women games.

International Competitions Stats (Greece Women's National Team)

2018-19 (Greece - World Cup): Averaged 4.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 0.8 assists in 4 games, playing 19 minutes.

2023-24 (Greece - EuroBasket Women): Averaged 6.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 4 games, playing 28.5 minutes.

2025-26 (Greece - EuroBasket Women): Averaged 6.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.0 assist in 3 games, playing 25.3 minutes.

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.

Zoi Dimitrakou signed with WNBA's Washington Mystics

Zoi Dimitrakou has signed a contract with WNBA's Washington Mystics. The Greek 28 years old forward will become the third Greek player after Anastasia Kostaki (Houston Comets) and Evina Maltsi  (Connecticut Sun) to play in the WNBA.

Dimitrakou started her career in Apollon Kalamarias, and has played for Megas Alexandros, Panionios and AO Palaio Faliro in Greece. In 2010 she moved to Spain for Sedis Bàsquet and played for the first time abroad. After Spain she moved to France where she played for Pays d'Aix Basket 13, Flammes Carolo Basket and Tango Bourges Basket. With Tango Bourges Dimitrakou played for the first time in Euroleague. Dimitrakou continued her career in Turkey with Kayseri Kaski and in Russia with Nadejda Orenbourg.
Dimitrakou is a member of the Greece squad that will play in the Eurobasket 2017 qualifying round.

In 2009 Dimitrakou became the first European player to make a quadruple double! In the game against Aris Cholargou Dimitrakou scored 49 points (3/7 FT, 23/27 FG), collected 18 rebounds, served 10 assists and made 12 steals in 34 minutes.