Aris Thessaloniki Women's Basketball

Aris Thessaloniki

Leagues

Greek Championship
Greek Cup

Founded

1946

Arena

Nick Galis Hall

Location

Thessaloniki, Greece

Team colors

Head coach

Giorgos Ataktidis

Website

arisac.gr

Uniforms

Home

Away

Active departments of Aris Thessaloniki

Football (Men's)	Football (Women's)	Basketball (Men's)

Basketball (Women's)	Wheelchair basketball	Volleyball (Men's)

Volleyball (Women's)	Handball (Men's)	Handball (Women's)

Water Polo	Swimming	Athletics

Ice hockey	Baseball	Softball

Cycling	Chess	Korfball

Boxing	Judo	Wrestling

Fencing	Weightlifting

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.

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
2008-09	A2 Ethniki	1st	Promoted to A1
2009-10	A1 Ethniki	5th
2010-11	A1 Ethniki	4th
2011-12	A1 Ethniki	8th
2012-13	A1 Ethniki	6th
2013-14	A1 Ethniki	7th	Relegated to A2
2014-15	A2 Ethniki	9th
2015-16	A2 Ethniki	1st	Promoted to A1

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

Players

Coaches

Pos.	#	Nat.	Name	Ht.	Age
2.5 !G/F	7000400000000000000♠4	GRE !	Tsineke, Elena	7000174000000000000♠1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)	7001170000000000000♠17 – (1999-11-07)7 November 1999
1.5 !G	7000500000000000000♠5	GRE !	Antoniadou, Athina	7000174000000000000♠1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)	7001200000000000000♠20 – (1996-10-19)19 October 1996
5.0 !C	7000800000000000000♠8	GRE !	Katsamouri, Maria	7000191000000000000♠1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)	7001180000000000000♠18 – (1998-02-25)25 February 1998
5.0 !C	7000900000000000000♠9	GRE !	Koufogianni, Zafiro	7000188000000000000♠1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)	7001290000000000000♠29 – (1987-03-06)6 March 1987
2.0 !SG	7001100000000000000♠10	USA !	McKenzie, Miriam	7000177000000000000♠1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)	7001260000000000000♠26 – (1990-11-06)6 November 1990
3.5 !F	7001110000000000000♠11	GRE !	Papardela, Vasiliki	7000178000000000000♠1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)	7001180000000000000♠18 – (1998-02-28)28 February 1998
3.5 !F	7001120000000000000♠12	GRE !	Tranta, Maro	7000175000000000000♠1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)	7001240000000000000♠24 – (1992-02-21)21 February 1992
4.5 !F/C	7001130000000000000♠13	USA !	Montgomery, Brittni	7000190000000000000♠1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)	7001240000000000000♠24 – (1992-03-22)22 March 1992
3.5 !F	7001140000000000000♠14	GRE !	Glezaki, Eugenia	7000179000000000000♠1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)	7001230000000000000♠23 – (1993-01-04)4 January 1993
3.5 !F	7001150000000000000♠15	GRE !	Tsineke, Katerina	7000178000000000000♠1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)	7001170000000000000♠17 – (1999-11-07)7 November 1999
2.5 !G/F	7001160000000000000♠16	GRE !	Karaveli, Mairi	7000179000000000000♠1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)	7001240000000000000♠24 – (1992-04-18)18 April 1992
1.5 !G	7001170000000000000♠17	GRE !	Vantsiouri, Maria	7000181000000000000♠1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)	7001150000000000000♠15 – (2001-07-07)7 July 2001
1.5 !G	7001180000000000000♠18	GRE !	Giannousiou, Kalliopi	7000181000000000000♠1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)	7001160000000000000♠16 – (2000-09-09)9 September 2000
5.0 !C	7001190000000000000♠19	GRE !	Bountouka, Roxani	7000187000000000000♠1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)	7001160000000000000♠16 – (2000-07-22)22 July 2000
1.5 !G	7001200000000000000♠20	GRE !	Kilazidou, Chrysa	7000172000000000000♠1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)	7001190000000000000♠19 – (1997-03-08)8 March 1997

Head coach

Giorgos Ataktidis

Legend

(C) Team captain
Injured

References

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

External links

Official page

A1 Ethniki Basketball Women 2016–17

Athinaikos Aris Dafni Agiou Dimitriou Kronos Agiou Dimitriou Niki Lefkadas Olympiacos Panathinaikos Panathlitikos Panionios PAOK Proteas Voulas Terpsithea Glyfada

Aris Thessaloniki

Founded in March 25, 1914 – Based in Thessaloniki

Professional departments	Aris F.C. Aris B.C. Aris V.C.

Amateur departments	Women's football Women's basketball Women's volleyball Men's handball Women's handball Water polo Baseball Ice hockey Korfball Softball Athletics Wrestling Cycling Swimming Judo Boxing Chess

Inactive departments	Weightlifting

Facilities	Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium Aris Sports Center Alexandreio Melathron Poseidoneio Hall

Athletes	Football Basketball Volleyball Water polo Handball Baseball

Coaches	Football Basketball Volleyball Water polo Handball Baseball

Rivalries	Derby of Northern Greece Derby of Northern Greece (basketball)

Supporters	Aris Members' Society

Related	Aris Basketball Museum Hymn of Aris Thessaloniki Ares Ludovisi Ares

Website AC Aris Thessaloniki

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