Aris Thessaloniki Women's Basketball

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.

Aris Thessaloniki
LeaguesGreek Championship
Greek Cup
Founded1946
ArenaNick Galis Hall
LocationThessaloniki, Greece
Team colors         
Head coachGiorgos Ataktidis
Websitearisac.gr
Active departments of AC Aris Thessaloniki
Football
(Men's)		Football (Women's)Basketball
(Men's)
Basketball
(Women's)		Wheelchair basketballVolleyball
(Men's)
Volleyball
(Women's)		Handball (Men's)Handball (Women's)
Water PoloSwimmingAthletics
Ice hockeyBaseballSoftball
CyclingChessKorfball
BoxingJudoWrestling
FencingWeightlifting
Aris WBC

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 Ethniki1stPromoted to A1
2009-10A1 Ethniki5th
2010-11A1 Ethniki4th
2011-12A1 Ethniki8th
2012-13A1 Ethniki6th
2013-14A1 Ethniki7thRelegated to A2
2014-15A2 Ethniki9th
2015-16A2 Ethniki1stPromoted to A1
2016-17A1 Ethniki10thRelegated to A2

Roster

Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationality not displayed.

Aris Women's Basketball roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.Wt.Age
G 5 Antoniadou, Athina 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) 23 – (1996-10-19)19 October 1996
C 8 Katsamouri, Maria 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) 22 – (1998-02-25)25 February 1998
C 9 Koufogianni, Zafiro 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) 33 – (1987-03-06)6 March 1987
SG 10 McKenzie, Miriam 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) 29 – (1990-11-06)6 November 1990
F 11 Papardela, Vasiliki 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 22 – (1998-02-28)28 February 1998
F 12 Tranta, Maro 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 28 – (1992-02-21)21 February 1992
F/C 13 Montgomery, Brittni 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) 28 – (1992-03-22)22 March 1992
F 14 Glezaki, Eugenia 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) 27 – (1993-01-04)4 January 1993
G/F 16 Karaveli, Mairi 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) 28 – (1992-04-18)18 April 1992
G 17 Vantsiouri, Maria 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) 18 – (2001-07-07)7 July 2001
G 18 Giannousiou, Kalliopi 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) 19 – (2000-09-09)9 September 2000
C 19 Bountouka, Roxani 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) 19 – (2000-07-22)22 July 2000
G 20 Kilazidou, Chrysa 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) 23 – (1997-03-08)8 March 1997
Head coach
  • Giorgos Ataktidis
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Injured

References
  1. "Βαριά ήττα του Αρη με 103-59 από τη Ντιναμό Νοβοσιμπίρσκ". sports.in.gr. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
  2. "Άρης: Έπεσε στην Α2". onsports.gr. Retrieved 3 January 2016.

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