Greece opened U18 EuroBasket in style. They cruised past Romania 69-52 for 1-0 record in Preliminary Group B. Romania is the host of this event. Third quarter was the crucial one in this meeting and it belonged to Greece 25-10. Before that, Greece was 2-points up at the halftime and last ten minutes were just the formality. Anna Stamolamprou (171-PG-95) led the winners with 25 points and 6 assists. Styliani Fouraki (186-C-94) had 11 points and 13 rebs, while Amanda Lovely (180-PF-94) added 10 pts, plus 5 boards. Romania didn't have anyone with double digits in scoring. Their best scorer was Cristina Gavrila (172-G-95) with 9 points, while Izabella Lovasz (178-PF-95) (6 rebs) and Dora Ardelean (186-PF-94) netted 8 points each. Greece will play against Russia in Day Two. Romania will meet Turkey.
Player of the Year: Diana Delva (188-F/C-88) of Panathinaikos Guard of the Year: Dimitra Kalentzou (174-G-78) of Panathinaikos Forward of the Year: Diana Delva (188-F/C-88) of Panathinaikos Center of the Year: Jasmine Erving (188-C-90) of Ikaros Kalitheas Most Improved Players of the Year:Lolita Lymoura (180-G-85) of Athinaikos and Anna Stamolamprou (173-PG-95) of PAOK Import Player of the Year: Diana Delva (188-F/C-88) of Panathinaikos Domestic Player of the Year: Afroditi Kosma (187-F/C-83) of Athinaikos Newcomer of the Year:Sotiria Marinou (175-F-82) of Asteras Co-Rookies of the Year:Rafaela Soultani (171-G-91) of Olympiakos Volou and Maria Bousnaki (172-PG-89) of Aris Thessalonikis Defensive Player of the Year: Jasmine Erving (188-C-90) of Ikaros Kalitheas Coach of the Year: Giasemi Samandoura of Panathinaikos
Zoi Dimitrakou (ex Kayseri) signs at Nadezhda Orenburg - Apr 28, 2013
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Nadezhda Orenburg (PBL) landed 26-year old Greek international forward Zoi Dimitrakou (188-87, agency: Josep and Nicolas). She played recently at Pankup TED Kayseri Kolejspor in Turkish TKBL. Dimitrakou managed to play in four leagues in two countries this year (!!!). In 10 TKBL games she averaged 12.9ppg, 3.8rpg, 2.1apg and 1.2spg. She also played 9 games in Eurocup where she had 11.8ppg, 4 [read more]
Nadezhda Orenburg (PBL) landed 26-year old Greek international forward Zoi Dimitrakou (188-87, agency: Josep and Nicolas). She played recently at Pankup TED Kayseri Kolejspor in Turkish TKBL. Dimitrakou managed to play in four leagues in two countries this year (!!!). In 10 TKBL games she averaged 12.9ppg, 3.8rpg, 2.1apg and 1.2spg. She also played 9 games in Eurocup where she had 11.8ppg, 4.2rpg and 1.4apg. Dimitrakou also spent pre-season at Cercle Jean Mace Bourges (LFB) in French league earlier that year. In 8 games she had 7.3ppg, 5.3rpg and 1.0apg. She also played 4 games in Euroleague where she had 8.0ppg, 5.0rpg and 2.0apg. The last season Dimitrakou played at Charleville-Mezieres (LFB) in French league. In 26 games she had 12.0ppg, 3.8rpg and 1.0apg. The previous (10-11) season she played at Aix-en-Provence (LFB) in French league. In 26 games she had 12.1ppg, 6.1rpg, 1.9apg and 1.2spg. Dimitrakou ended the previous (09-10) season at Cadi ICG Software (LFB) in Spanish league. In four games she had 7.0ppg and 1.8rpg. But the most of that year she spent at Paleo Faliro Pireus (B) in Greek league. In 8 games she had 13.4ppg, 4.5rpg and 1.5apg. Among other achievements Dimitrakou won Greek League championship title in 2007. She received also Eurobasket.com All-Greek League Most Improved Player of the Year award and Eurobasket.com Greek League All-Domestic Players Team award back in 2008. Dimitrakou was also a member of Greek international program for some years. She played for Greek Senior National Team between 2006 and 2009 and previously for U20 National Team in 2006. Dimitrakou represented Greece at the Qualifications to European Championships 2013 last year. Her stats at that event were 8 games: 13.8ppg, 4.9rpg, 1.3apg, 1.8spg, FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 80.8%. Dimitrakou has played also professionally for other Greek teams like Panionios, M.Aleksandros and P.Faliro.
Homend Antakya Belediyesi (TKBL) signed 35-year old Greek international forward Evanthia Maltsi (180-78, agency: Josep and Nicolas). She started the season at Pankup TED Kayseri Kolejspor (TKBL). In 27 games she had 13.0ppg, 2.9rpg, 3.0apg and 1.7spg this season. Maltsi also played 12 games in Eurocup where she was second best scorer with impressive 18.8ppg and averaged 2.7rpg, 2.2apg and 2.3spg (in top 5). The last season she played at CCC Polkowice (PLKK) in Polish league [read more]
Homend Antakya Belediyesi (TKBL) signed 35-year old Greek international forward Evanthia Maltsi (180-78, agency: Josep and Nicolas). She started the season at Pankup TED Kayseri Kolejspor (TKBL). In 27 games she had 13.0ppg, 2.9rpg, 3.0apg and 1.7spg this season. Maltsi also played 12 games in Eurocup where she was second best scorer with impressive 18.8ppg and averaged 2.7rpg, 2.2apg and 2.3spg (in top 5). The last season she played at CCC Polkowice (PLKK) in Polish league. In 35 games she recorded 12.4ppg, 3.9rpg and 1.5apg. She helped them to make it to the final after they ended regular season as second best team. A very impressive season as she was named to Eurobasket.com All-Polish PLKK Honorable Mention. Maltsi also played 14 games in Euroleague where she recorded 12.6ppg, 3.9rpg, 2.1apg and 1.5spg. The previous (10-11) season she played at USK Praha (ZBL) in Czech Republic league. In 19 games she recorded 9.3ppg, 2.9rpg and 1.6apg that season. She contributed to her team winning the league title despite they ended the regular season at the second place. Quite impressive season as she was named to Eurobasket.com Czech Rep. D1 All-Bosmans Team. Maltsi also played 4 games in Euroleague where she recorded 5.8ppg, 2.5rpg and 1.0apg. The list of the past achievements is quite long as she was voted Eurobasket.com All-Czech Rep. D1 Player of the Year and Eurobasket.com All-Czech Rep. D1 Bosman Player of the Year back in 2009. Maltsi also represented Greece at the European Championships in Poland two years ago. Her stats at that event were 3 games: 13.7ppg, 7.0rpg, 1.3apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 33.3%, 3PT: 38.1%, FT: 75.0%. Maltsi has played also professionally in France (Bourges), Spain (Ros Casares, Real Celta Vigo and Mann Filter) and WNBA (Connecticut Sun). It's very possible she may end her playing career at Antakya.
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