Stefanos Spartalis Commits to Monmouth University

Another promising Greek basketball player is set to join the NCAA ranks, with 19-year-old forward Stefanos Spartalis (2.06m / 6'9") announcing his commitment to Monmouth University via his personal social media.

From Olympiacos to NCAA: A Promising Path

Spartalis, a youth international for Greece, was previously with Olympiacos, where he signed his first professional contract in September 2024, valid until 2029. Despite this, he'll now pursue a collegiate career in the US, following in the footsteps of other young Greek players like Neoklis Avdalas, Vangelis Zougri, and Lefteris Mantzoukas who also opted for the NCAA this year.

During the 2024-25 season, Spartalis played in 7 GBL games for Olympiacos. He also notably excelled in the Elite League while on a dual-roster agreement with Papagou, where he averaged 10.1 points and 6.7 rebounds. With Papagou, he finished the season averaging 9.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 19 minutes per game.

Spartalis made his Olympiacos debut against Karditsa in October 2024, but scored his first points against Kolossos Rodou.

Youth Success and Super Cup Adventures

Spartalis's talent has been evident in his youth career. He joined Olympiacos's academies in 2022 and quickly made an impact, winning the Panhellenic U18 Championship (2024) and the Rising Stars tournament (2024), being named MVP in both competitions.

A testament to his dedication and commitment to playing, Spartalis had a remarkable Super Cup journey in September 2024. On Friday, September 27, he traveled with Olympiacos for the Super Cup, but as he was not in the 12-man roster, Papagou arranged for him to fly back to play in a Greek Cup game against Psychiko. In that game, he played 13 minutes, contributing 6 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 block in Papagou's 75-66 victory, securing their spot in the UNICEF Trophy Final Four. Immediately after, he flew back to Rhodes for the Super Cup final with Olympiacos against Panathinaikos, returning to Athens with the Olympiacos squad early on Monday morning.

Spartalis's GBL Appearances with Olympiacos

In his 7 appearances for Olympiacos in the GBL during the 2024-25 season, Stefanos Spartalis had the following averages and best game:

Average Minutes Played: 4.1 minutes per game
Average Points: 1.9 points per game
Average Rebounds: 1.0 rebound per game
Average Assists: 0.6 assists per game

Best Game Performance (vs. Kolossos Rodou, 88-73 win):

Minutes Played: 15 minutes
Points: 7 points
Rebounds: 6 rebounds
Assists: 0 assists

Veniamin Amposi Heads to the San Francisco Dons

The youngest player to have ever donned the Olympiacos jersey in the EuroLeague (17 years and 24 days old) has decided to test his skills in the NCAA with the San Francisco Dons, where he will play for the next two years.

Official Announcement:

"Veniamin Amposi will continue his development at the San Francisco Dons, where he has committed for the next two years. Olympiacos has supported this decision and retains the first option when Amposi decides to return to Europe. We wish him the best as he takes this next step in his basketball career."

Player Profile:

Veniamin Amposi, born on January 15, 2006, stands at 1.96 meters (6 feet 5 inches) and plays as a shooting guard. Amposi made history by becoming the youngest player to play for Olympiacos in the EuroLeague. He is recognized as one of the brightest talents in Greek basketball.

Amposi's accolades include being named MVP in the Greek Youth Championship, which he won with Olympiacos. During the last season, he played in four games with the men's team, albeit with limited minutes. His standout performances in the EuroLeague Next Gen tournament in Paris earned him a spot in the All-Tournament Team.

EuroLeague Performance:

Olympiacos (2022-23): Amposi appeared in one game for Olympiacos in the EuroLeague, playing 1 minute and 26 seconds without scoring or recording any significant stats.

U18 Tournament Performance:

Olympiacos U18 (2022-23): In the U18 tournament, Amposi played six games, averaging 11.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. He showcased his skills with a 44.1% shooting percentage from the field, 28.6% from three-point range, and 66.7% from the free-throw line. His overall performance included 31 total rebounds, 22 assists, and 17 turnovers over 140 minutes of play.

Collegiate Decision:

Amposi chose the San Francisco Dons over offers from three other colleges. His decision was made in consultation with Olympiacos, ensuring his path remains aligned with his long-term development and potential return to European basketball. This move to the NCAA will provide Amposi with the opportunity to further hone his skills and evolve his game.

Veniamin Amposi is undoubtedly a significant talent, and his time in the NCAA will be crucial for his growth as he prepares for future professional endeavors.

Faros sign Dimitris Chatzikyriakidis

Faros sign Dimitris Chatzikyriakidis. The 29 years old Greek guard penned a three years contract with the newly promoted team. In the previous season Chatzikyriakidis played in the A2 League with Mahites Doxas Pefkon and averaged 9.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game. The young guard is a member of the U16 and U18 national teams of Greece.

AEK sign Nikos Ragkavopoulos

AEK sign Nikos Ragkavopoulos. The 16 years old Greek guard/forward penned a six years contract until 2023. Doukas played for the youth team of Doukas that won the Greek U18 Championship. Ragkavopoulos is 2.02 meters high.

Big dunk by Nikos Ragkavopoulos of Greece at @JordanClassic
Global Showcase https://t.co/c8zmLmgM68

— David Hein (@heinnews) 14 Απριλίου 2017

Greece U18 Basketball National Team roster

Greece U18 Basketball National Team roster for 2016 FIBA U18 European Championship.

Number / Name / Date of Birth / Club
4. Michalis Lountzis 04.08.1998 1.95 Panathinaikos
7. Andreas Skoufis 21.04.1998 1.90 Pagrati
9. Thanasis Bolatoglou 28.03.1998 1.96 Ionikos Nikaias
10. Dimitris Chatzikyriakidis 31.10.1998 1.91 Machites Doxas Pefkon
13. Giannis Agravanis 13.11.1998 1.98 Doukas
14. Vasilis Christidis 10.07.1998 2.08 Aris
16. Giorgos Kalaitzakis 02.01.1999 1.98 Panathinaikos
21. Dimitris Moraitis 03.02.1999 1.90 AEK
23. Konstantinos Papadakis 27.09.1998 1.90 Kolossos Rodou
24. Dimitris Kourepis 23.03.1998 2.05 Arkadikos
32. Dionysis Tataris 05.02.1998 2.05 Machites Doxas Pefkon
34. Stathis Papadakis 18.08.1998 1.96 Ikaros Neas Smyrnis

Head Coach: Giorgos Vlassopoulos
Assistant Coach: Giorgos Dimos

Greece U18 Championship Finals 2016

Greece U18 Championship Finals 2016

Schedule and results:

Wednesday 4th May 2016
Pierikos Archelaos - Ergotelis 62-74
Panathinaikos - Promitheas Patras 85-62
Ikaros Kallitheas - PAOK 76-66


Thursday 5th May 2016
Promitheas Patras - Pierikos Archelaos 83-62
Panathinaikos - Ikaros Kallitheas 80-71
Ergotelis - PAOK 52-76

Friday 6th May 2016
Pierikos Archelaos - Panathinaikos 52-92
Ikaros Kallitheas - Ergotelis 60-54
PAOK - Promitheas Patras 74-64

Saturday 7th May 2016
Ikaros Kallitheas - Pierikos Archelaos
Promitheas Patras - Ergotelis
Panathinaikos - PAOK

Sunday 8th May 2016
Promitheas Patras - Ikaros Kallitheas
Ergotelis - Panathinaikos
PAOK - Pierikos Archelaos

Team rosters: 

Aris signed Nikos Diplaros

Aris signed Nikos Diplaros. The 18 years old Greek guard penned a three years contract. Diplaros had agreed terms with AEK earlier this summer but after an interview where he commented that AEK is a step for him in order to play for Olympiacos or Panathinaikos the team released him. Diplaros' team Esperos Patras announced that there was no official agreement with AEK and in the end the player and the team agreed terms with Aris. Diplaros was member of the Greece U18 national team that won the European U18 Championship in Volos this summer.

Volos: U18 European Championship Men 2015 fixtures

U18 European Championship Men 2015 will be hosted in Volos, Greece between 23rd July and 2nd August 2015. The groups and fixtures:

23 July 2015
Nea Ionia
14.30 Finland - Russia
16.45 Italy - Turkey
19.00 Greece - Croatia
21.15 Bosnia Herzegovina - Lithuania
Portaria
14.30 Spain - France
16.45 Montenegro - Latvia
19.00 Germany - Montenegro
21.15 Serbia - Germany

Volos U18 European Championship Men 2015 logo

U18 European Championship Men 2015 will be hosted in Volos, Greece from 23rd of July 2015 until 2nd of August 2015. This is the official logo of the games:

Greece U18 Men's National Team training camp

The U18 Men's National Team of Greece gathered for a weekend training camp in OAKA Athens. The players called were the following:

Nikos Diplaros (Esperos Patras)
Elias Theodoridis (Iraklio)
Stratos Iordanoglou (Ikaros)
Thodoris Karras (Doukas)
Antonis Koniaris (Panathinaikos)
Michalis Lountzis (Panathinaikos)
Iakovos Miledijevic (Egaleo)
Vasilis Mouratos (Olympiacos)
Sotiris Billis (Panionios)
Thanasis Douzidis (Ikaros)
Kostas Oikonomopoulos (Panionios)
George Papagiannis (Panathinaikos)
Antonis Pefanis (Proteas Voulas)
Pantelis Skordas (Ikaros)
Dionysis Skoulidas (Peristeri)
Andreas Skoufis (Ikaros)
Dimitris Stamatis (Panionios)
Vasilis Toliopoulos (Kolossos Rodou)
Vasilis Charalampopoulos (Panathinaikos)
Anastasios Chondrogiannis (PAOK)
Vasilis Christidis (Mantoulidis)

Kostas Mitoglou will continue in Wake Forest college

Kostas Mitoglou will continue his career in NCAA for Wake Forest college. Mitoglou played only 3 games with Aris in the Basket League Greece 2013-2014 as he was signed as a future prospect for the team. Aris want to sign a deal with the player in case he returns back to Europe but since the player is 18 years old he is free to sign with any team. Mitoglou is a member of the U18 Greece national team.