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Pierre Oriola: “It’s magical living in Athens, I have a great desire to help AEK”

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3 years ago

February 22, 2023

Jayden

Pierre Oriola: “It’s magical living in Athens, I have a great desire to help AEK”

Just before Pierre Oriola (30 years old, 2.08 m) stepped onto the floor of Ano Liosion’s indoor stadium for the first time, he made his first statements as an AEK player and sent his message to the world.

AEK officially announced on Wednesday afternoon (22/2) the agreement with Pierre Oriola (30 years old, 02.08), who completed a very important transfer and presented the international Spaniard just before his first training session at the Ano Liosia stadium himself through the team’s website in the union world. He spoke about the strong motivation that his presence at AEK gives him, inviting the world to stand by the side of the team while also mentioning the role of Kino Colom (the Spanish point guard who played last year in the Union noticed). , in the final decision . What the Spain international striker/centre said in detail:

“I know that I’m coming to one of the historic teams of Greece. I know that they have won many trophies and that very important figures have played here, like Kurt Rabis (Kyriakos Rabidis) and many others. I’m very excited and happy to for joining a team with such a long history.

Living in Athens, feeling people’s passion for the club must be magical. I have only words of gratitude to say about the folks at AEK and I want to thank the team for the trust they have placed in me to wear their shirt.

Wearing the Barcelona shirt for five years was a dream I’ve had since I was little. My experience there was the opportunity to compete with the strongest teams in Europe, with the opportunity to fight for titles every year. Playing with players at the level of Corey Higgins, Nick Calathes and Nikola Mirotic but also working with great coaches has made me a better player, more experienced and most importantly able to help new or less experienced players. Obviously this experience will help me to do things now in another big team, in Greece.

I come with a great desire to help AEK and I know the BCL is a goal that interests the organization. However, there are very good teams who have the same goal as us in the competition. I know about the great success of 2018, which should serve as a guide for us. We have to be ambitious and not give up and always remember that the next game we have is the most important one of the season. If we continue like this, we have a good chance of going far.

I had spoken to Kino (Colom) about his experience at AEK over the summer when we met in Girona. He told me very nice words about the club. We had a great time in Athens. He played at a very high level. I think his tenure in Greece was a very good experience for him

I was in contact with coach Ilias Kanzouris a few days ago. He convinced me to come to AEK and fight until the end of the season. He asked me to be myself and transfer my power and energy to the ground. I want to adapt my playing style to the team and help the team these last few months.”

“AEK fans know that he is our sixth player. I’m sure without them many of the past achievements would not have been possible. That’s why we need them all to come and trust the team to help us, to achieve our goals. I know our potential as a team. As long as people are around us, I’m sure we will be a much stronger team that will be hard to beat.”

Source: sport 24

Jayden

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In the past, Fraser of Prometheus asked to leave for personal reasons

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2 years ago

December 23, 2023

Jayden

In the past, Fraser of Prometheus asked to leave for personal reasons

A blow for Prometheus, because before two weeks had passed since the agreement with Tim Fraser, he had to terminate the contract of the American, who wanted to leave due to a family problem.

Tim Frazier’s second stint in the Stoiximan Basket League was short-lived after Prometheus announced the termination of his contract just 12 days after his acquisition.

As Patrini revealed, the American asked to leave for personal reasons, with Prometheus respecting his wishes.

Frazier managed to play in just one game with the Patriots – in the 68-71 loss to Dijon in the Basketball Champions League, where he had 8 points and 4 assists – with the only positive for Prometheus being no foreigner Stoiximan Basket League was substituted in the Basketball Champions League because he had not included him in his Greek squad.

The announcement in detail:

“KAE Prometheus Patras announces the amicable solution to its collaboration with Tim Frazier, respecting the exceptional family problem that has arisen for the American athlete. We thank him for his offer and wish him all the best for his career.”

Source: sport 24

Jayden

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Then they plunge into the battle of the BCL Play-In, PAOK, Peristeri bwin and Prometheus

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2 years ago

December 22, 2023

Jayden

Then they plunge into the battle of the BCL Play-In, PAOK, Peristeri bwin and Prometheus

PAOK, Peristeri bwin and Prometheus have secured their tickets for the BCL Play-Ins and the schedule of games for the three Greek teams has been announced.

Greece continues to have a strong presence in the Basketball Champions League, with AEK Betsson heading straight to the round of 16 and PAOK, Peristeri bwin and Prometheus vying for a place in the next stage via the play-ins.

The exact dates and times of the games of the three Greek teams in the play-ins of the event have been announced by the BCL, with the team that will be selected first in time in the qualifying battle being that of Thessaloniki.

PAOK’s schedule in detail:

1.2., 7:30 p.m., PAOK – Tofas Game 1
September 1st, 7:00 p.m. Tofas – PAOK Game 2
16/1, 19:30 PAOK – Tofas Game 3 (if necessary)

The bwin Pigeon program in detail:

3/1, 7:30 p.m. Ritas – Peristeri bwin Game 1
10/1, 7:30 p.m. Peristeri bwin – Rita’s game2
January 17th, 7:30 p.m. Ritas – Pigeon bwin Game 3 (if required)

The Prometheus program in detail:

March 1st, 9:30 p.m. Le Mans – Prometheus Game 1
9/1, 8:30 p.m. Prometheus – La Man Game 2
January 16, 9:30 p.m. Le Mans – Prometheus Game 3 (if necessary)

Source: sport 24

Jayden

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The eight teams that secured a place in the round of 16 and the pairs of the BCL Play-Ins

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2 years ago

December 20, 2023

Jayden

The eight teams that secured a place in the round of 16 and the pairs of the BCL Play-Ins

The group stage of the Basketball Champions League has concluded and the mystery of the teams that will take part in the competition in 2024 has been solved. Read the play-in pairings in detail and of course the teams in first place have already secured their place in the round of 16.

Finale has entered the group stage of the Basketball Champions League and now the situation is clear as to which teams will continue their course in the competition in the new year.

AEK Betsson qualified directly for the round of 16 despite the defeat against Ludwigsburg, while PAOK (defeated against Galatasaray but with home advantage), Peristeri bwin (home disadvantage) and Prometheus (home disadvantage) continue in the play-ins.

Union are placed in Group L of the Round of 16 along with Murcia and the winners of Le Mans/Prometheus and Hapoel Holon/Oostende will complete the group.

If PAOK overtakes Tofas, they will move into Group I along with Malaga, Strabur and the winner of Sole/Sasari, while if Peristeri bwin qualifies via Rita, they will move into Group I along with Tenerife, Hapoel Jerusalem and the winner of Karsijaka/Breogan Enter Group K.

Specifically, the first eight that are already in the “16” phase: