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Just shortly after signing his contract with the “yellows”, Michalis Kakiouzis made his first statements to the Mass Media Representative as an official ARIS player.   When asked when he came in to contact with ARIS, and what the main reasons as to his decision to continue his career with the “yellows”, he said: “The whole issue began and ended last night. It did not take me much thought to say yes to ARIS. Everyone knows the feelings I have for ARIS, and now I will be here too”.   During the 2006-07 game season, Kakiouzis was faced against ARIS two times at the Euroleague ...

ARIS BC would like to announce the agreement with Michalis Kakiouzis. The captain of the National Men’s team who was also announced European Champion in 2005, and won the silver medal in the World Championship in 2006 has agreed to wear the yellow jersey for the 2009-10 game season.   The experienced forward will take the position of Ira Newble, which who the management of ARIS BC had given enough time to join the preparation phase with the rest of the team. Some unfinished personal obligations on behalf of the American player however forced him to stay in the US, and would not allow him ...

So what if he had to travel around the world in a day, so that he could be able to be in Thessaloniki yesterday (20/08)? So what if he hasn’t been able to adjust to the time difference between Greece and the USA? The joy on Curtis Stinson’s face was obvious when he stepped on to the Alexandrio stadium floor today (21/08) dressed in black and yellow, so that he could participate in his first training session as an ARIS player. The American guard was impressed by the welcome he received by the two SUPER 3 members that awaited him at the court, welcoming him to his new team, and sho0wering him with ...

Jeremy Richardson’s career had never come as an easy thing for him. His dream was always to play for the NBA, but when he graduated from Delta State in 2006, he had to fight hard to get a spot in this world wide championship. At the age of 25 years old, Jeremy Richardson made the big decision of playing for the first time away from the U.S. accepting the proposal of cooperation offered by the ARIS. The American guard / forward spoke to ARISBC.GR and gave his first interview as a player of our team saying that he will do everything he can while wearing the yellow jersey ... -Jeremy, how do you ...

Mario Boni’s judgment always held a great significance. After so many years on the floor, he knows basketball like few others, so anything he has to contribute is quite interesting. The man that wore the yellow jersey between 1996-98 and won both the Korac Cup and the Greek Cup has now returned to ARIS, this time in the position of team scouter, and today (13/08) he spoke to the Mass Media Representatives in the VIP room of the Alexandrio Stadium. Concerning his return to ARIS, and this new chapter in his career, he stated: “I am very happy that I am returning to Thessaloniki, and more specifically ...

  They met in Rome and boarded the same plane that brought them to the Macedonia airport in Thessaloniki just before 19:00. We are talking of none other than the ARIS coach, Andrea Mazzon, and the teams’ scouter, Mario Boni, who had the ability to speak during their trip about many issues concerning the team. The “crazy” Italian, as he was called by the ARIS fans during the two years he played for ARIS made his first appearance in the arrivals room at the airport. He was holding a small suitcase, since on Friday (14/08) he will be returning to Italy. During his stay in Thessaloniki he ...

ARIS BC would like to announce the agreement with Jeremy Richardson. The American guard/forward has agreed to wear the yellow jersey for the 2009-10 game season.   Who is Who   Name: Jeremy Richardson Height: 2.01 Date of Birth: 01/03/1984 Place of Birth: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Position: Shooting Guard, Small Forward Former teams: Zachary HS, Copiah-Lincoln Community College (2002-04), Delta State (2004-06), Fort Worth Flyers (2006-07), Atlanta Hawks (2006-07), Portland Trail Blazers (2006-07), Miami Heat (2007-08), ...

Today (29/07), ARIS BC went ahead and had the official presentation of the two new ARIS players Nikos Hatzivrettas and Dimos Ntikoudis. The two players received their jerseys (Hatzivrettas is number 10 and Ntikoudis is number 11), they spoke to the Mass Media Representatives about their feelings towards being the new members of the ARIS family, and then they visited the ARIS BC boutique, which began operating yesterday (28/07) with a new line of high quality products.   Before the presentation began, the equipment manager, Giannis Nikitakis showed them around the facilities, while two members ...

Κώστας Παπανικολάου: «Μέγιστη τιμή η κλήση μου στην Εθνική Ανδρών» Σε τέσσερις μέρες πρόκειται να κλείσει τα 19 χρόνια και ήδη το όνομα του έχει εξαπλωθεί σε όλο τον παγκόσμιο χάρτη. Ο λόγος για τον καλαθοσφαιριστή του ΑΡΗ, Κώστα Παπανικολάου, ο οποίος βλέπει τη μια διάκριση να διαδέχεται την άλλην και μάλιστα σε τόσο νεαρή ηλικία.   Μετά ...

ARIS BC would like to announce the agreement with Curtis Stinson. The American guard has agreed to wear the yellow jersey for the 2009-2010 game season, and today he sent his signed contract of collaboration with the team.   Who is Who   Name: Curtis Stinson Height: 1.90 Date of Birth: 15/02/1983 Place of Birth: Bronx, New York Position: Point guard, shooting guard Former teams: Iowa State (2003-06), KK Split (2006-07), Dakota Wizards (2006-07), FortWorth Flyers (2006-07), ...

ARIS BC would like to announce the agreement with the Basketball player, Dimos Ntikoudis for the next two years. With this transfer, yet another high class and valuable player will be added on to the teams’ roster. Having said this, the team will be systematically strengthened and thanks to the organized actions by the management, in every position. The fact that yet another Greek player, like Dimos Ntikoudis, has chosen ARIS to continue his basketball dreams proves yet again how serious the managing and game image of the team is. Beyond the obvious talent the particular basketball player has, ...

After Nikos Hatzivrettas, yet another valuable player is coming to wear the yellow jersey with the God of war on its chest. He is none other than Dimos Ntikoudis, and just as Hatzivrettas, he has achieved everything in his rich career.   This ‘thirst’ for new achievements however has not subsided for the experienced forward, but what concerns him most, as he stated on ARISBC.GR, is that he lives even more moments, and gets the chance to live the environment of the Alexandrio stadium and the ARIS fans, this time by having them on his side.   - Dimo, what were the main reasons that ...

ARIS BC would like to announce the agreement with the basketball player Nikos Hatzivrettas for the next two years. Through this cooperation, ARIS will have added one of the first class Greek players to their roster, which will be the chief foundation of the team, after the coordinated actions set forth by the management. This gesture by the people of ARIS is the best proof of their desire for achievement, both at the Euroleague competition and in the Greek Championship. The decision of this great basketball player to add his name to the ARIS team roster is just another certification of the reliability ...

Few players that wore the yellow jersey in the past have been loved by the demanding ARIS fans. Either way, they have seen so many and after 21 titles, it is not so easy for just anyone to win their hearts…   Mario Boni was not only loved by the ARIS fans, but he was even turned in to a chant. “The Italian is crazy!” was chanted by more than 5,000 fans at the Alexandrio stadium every time this great athlete walked on to the floor or when he scored shots. His talent and his style made him stand out and be adored by the fans. By watching him play, you would think he was one of the ARIS ...

  After being recognized by Euroleague, and being invited to take part in the competition next game season, ARIS BC would like to announce that season ticket sales have begun for the 2009-2010 game season.   In appreciation of the fact that this invitation came due to the fact that not only the team is dynamic and rich, but also the fans, ARIS BC would like to build on this and set forth in creating satisfactory ticket prices for whoever chooses to buy their tickets before August 31st 2009.    * Last years season ticket holders will have the advantage of maintaining their ...

ARIS too will be participating in the Euroleague Competition draw that will take place in Barcelona on 8/7/09 for the 2009-10 game season. to be more specific, the 'yellows' will compete in the perliminary games to win one of the two spots that will lead the teams to the leading European competiton. The President of ESAKE, Vasilis Oikonomidis spoke to the President of ARIS BC, Giannis Damianidis today (30/06) after he was informed by the Euroleague officials. the basic critiria for chosing ARIS was the great history the team holds, their fans' dynamic presence, and of course their successful ...

This morning, Andrea Mazzon spoke at the Press Conference at the “Ilias Zygouris” room at the Alexandrio Stadium, where he made a thorough assessment of the game season that just ended.   The Italian coach thanked the reporters for their presence and the help they have given to both him and the team, and began his interview by saying: “I am still hurt, and that will continue on for the next twelve months. In sports, there is a great difference between losing one game and being a loser. I was thinking about this last night when I was watching the final match of the NBA, and also the Turkish ...

This morning (12/06) Thanasis Tzevelekis spoke at the Press Conference at the “Ilias Zygouris” room at the Alexandrio Stadium, where he spoke about the reasons that led him to his decision of resigning as president of ARIS BC.   In beginning his speech, Thanasis Tzevelekis said: “My decision to resign as president of ARIS BC has two dimensions. This decision was based on logic and on emotions. Concerning the logic side of it, there comes a time when some things must come to an end. And I am very appreciative that my cycle as president of ARIS BC has come to an end. I have been in this ...

Today I would like to announce that my cycles as President of ARIS BC will be closing officially.   This decision I have made has nothing to do with the result of the game against Maroussi. It is a mature decision and today is the day that I go public with it.   You all know that I am fanatically opposed to permanent situations, and of the figures that grip on to their seats. This is due to the fact that I believe that renewing people and policies is an example of a serious and healthy organization. All of the above, along with the fact that I experienced total solidity for the ...

ARIS BC would like to announce that the cooperation between the team and Andrew Betts has been renewed. The British center has agreed to wear the yellow jersey for the 2009-10 game season, signing a new contract with the team.   Who is Who   Name: Andrew Betts Height: 2.16 Date of Birth: 11/05/1977 Place of Birth: Ashby, England Position: Center Former Teams: Leicester Riders (1993-94), Long Island (1994-97), Long Beach State (1997-98), Teamsystem Bologna (1998-99), Reggio Emilia (1999-00), Real Madrid (1999-00), AEK (2000-03), Tau Ceramica Vitoria (2003-05), DKV Joventut ...