Apollon Patras BC
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Apollon Patras BC, named after the Greek God Apollo
, is a Greek professional basketball
club that is located in Patras
, Greece
. The club was founded in the year 1926. Apollon Patras BC is the basketball club of the Greek sports athletic union AS Apollon Patras
. Currently, Apollon competes in the A2 Ethniki
, which is the second division of the Greek A League
.
in a total of 27 different seasons so far, being one of the constant teams in the Greek League's top division over the years. The club competed in the A1
for the first time in the 1971-72 season and as recently as the 2006-07
season. Apollon won the local Achaea
tournament 4 times, in the years 1956, 1958, 1971, and 1973.
In 1997, Apollon BC made it to the final of the Greek Cup
for the only time in the club's history, but was defeated by Olympiacos B.C.. In that particular season, Olympiacos was considered to be one of the all-time greatest teams in European basketball, as they won the 1997 Triple Crown in Basketball
.
In 2003, Apollon BC won the Greek League's Second Division Championship the Greek A2 League
returning to the first league for four years (2003-2007).
Kostas Petropoulos
Dirk Bauermann
Apollo
Apollo is one of the most important and complex of the Olympian deities in Greek and Roman mythology...
, is a Greek professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
club that is located in Patras
Patras
Patras , ) is Greece's third largest urban area and the regional capital of West Greece, located in northern Peloponnese, 215 kilometers west of Athens...
, Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
. The club was founded in the year 1926. Apollon Patras BC is the basketball club of the Greek sports athletic union AS Apollon Patras
Apollon Patras
A.S. Apollon Patras is a sporting club that includes basketball, football, volleyball and ping pong.-History:...
. Currently, Apollon competes in the A2 Ethniki
A2 Ethniki
The HEBA A2 or commonly called, the Greek A2 League, is the second division of the highest professional basketball competition among pro clubs in Greece. It is operated by the Hellenic Basketball Clubs Association . The league has 16 teams...
, which is the second division of the Greek A League
A1 Ethniki
The Greek Basket League , commonly referred to as the Greek Basketball League or Greek Basketball Championship, is the highest professional basketball league in Greece. It is run by HEBA...
.
History
Apollon Patras BC has competed in the top division of the Greek basketball league, the Greek A1 LeagueA1 Ethniki
The Greek Basket League , commonly referred to as the Greek Basketball League or Greek Basketball Championship, is the highest professional basketball league in Greece. It is run by HEBA...
in a total of 27 different seasons so far, being one of the constant teams in the Greek League's top division over the years. The club competed in the A1
A1 Ethniki
The Greek Basket League , commonly referred to as the Greek Basketball League or Greek Basketball Championship, is the highest professional basketball league in Greece. It is run by HEBA...
for the first time in the 1971-72 season and as recently as the 2006-07
A1 Ethniki 2006-07
The Greek Basket League 2006–07 season saw Panathinaikos finish both in first place in the regular season and win the championship via the playoff.-Standings:...
season. Apollon won the local Achaea
Achaea
Achaea is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the region of West Greece. It is situated in the northwestern part of the Peloponnese peninsula. The capital is Patras. The population exceeds 300,000 since 2001.-Geography:...
tournament 4 times, in the years 1956, 1958, 1971, and 1973.
In 1997, Apollon BC made it to the final of the Greek Cup
Greek basketball Cup
The Greek Basketball Cup or Hellenic Basketball Cup is an annual pro basketball national cup competition. It is organized by the Hellenic Basketball Federation .-History and format:...
for the only time in the club's history, but was defeated by Olympiacos B.C.. In that particular season, Olympiacos was considered to be one of the all-time greatest teams in European basketball, as they won the 1997 Triple Crown in Basketball
Triple Crown in Basketball
The Triple Crown is a term in European professional club basketball that refers to a club winning their country's top tier national domestic league, primary national domestic cup, and the top tier European continental level competition in the same season. It is the highest accomplishment that a...
.
In 2003, Apollon BC won the Greek League's Second Division Championship the Greek A2 League
A2 Ethniki
The HEBA A2 or commonly called, the Greek A2 League, is the second division of the highest professional basketball competition among pro clubs in Greece. It is operated by the Hellenic Basketball Clubs Association . The league has 16 teams...
returning to the first league for four years (2003-2007).
Titles
- Total Titles: 8
- Divisional: 4
- Greek A2 LeagueA2 EthnikiThe HEBA A2 or commonly called, the Greek A2 League, is the second division of the highest professional basketball competition among pro clubs in Greece. It is operated by the Hellenic Basketball Clubs Association . The league has 16 teams...
: 1992, 2003 - Second DivisionSecond DivisionIn sport, the Second Division, also called Division 2 or Division II is usually the second highest division of a league, and will often have promotion and relegation with divisions above and below...
: 1976, 1979
- Greek A2 League
- Achaia local championships: 1956, 1958, 1971, 1973
Apollon Patras' Rankings in the First Greek Basketball League (A1)
| Season | League | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 1979-80 | Α1 | |10th |
| 1980-81 | Α1 | |11th |
| 1981-82 | Α1 | |10th |
| 1982-83 | Α1 | |9th |
| 1983-84 | Α1 | |12th |
| 1984-85 | Α1 | |11th |
| 1985-86 | Α1 | |6th |
| 1986-87 | Α1 | |9th |
| Season | League | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 1987-88 | Α1 | |8th |
| 1988-89 | Α1 | |7th |
| 1989-90 | Α1 | |8th |
| 1990-91 | Α1 | |11th |
| 1991-92 | Α2 | |1st |
| 1992-93 | Α1 | |10th |
| 1993-94 | Α1 | |11th |
| 1994-95 | Α1 | |12th |
| Season | League | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 1995-96 | Α1 | |8th |
| 1996-97 | Α1 | |8th |
| 1997-98 | Α1 | |7th |
| 1998-99 | Α1 | |13th |
| 1999-00 | Α2 | |3rd |
| 2000-01 | Α2 | |4th |
| 2001-02 | Α2 | |4th |
| 2002-03 | Α2 | |1st |
| Season | League | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 2003-04 | Α1 | |11th |
| 2004-05 | Α1 | |9th |
| 2005-06 | Α1 | |10th |
| 2006-07 | Α1 | |13th |
| 2007-08 | Α2 | |13th |
| 2008-09 | Α2 | |10th |
| 2009-10 | Β΄ | |5th |
| 2010-11 | Α2 | |5th |
Notable players
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Notable coaches
Dimitris PapadopoulosDimitris Papadopoulos (basketball)
Dimitris Papadopoulos also known by his nickname "The Doctor", is a retired Greek professional basketball player. He played for Iraklis BC. Dimitris Papadopoulos and Lefteris Kakiousis were the key players of the team.He was a Greek Cup finalist in 1994...
Kostas Petropoulos
Kostas Petropoulos
Konstantinos "Kostas" Petropoulos is a Greek professional basketball coach and a retired professional basketball player.-Playing career:During his pro career as a player, Petropoulos played for Apollon Patras.-Coaching career:...
Dirk Bauermann
Dirk Bauermann
Dirk Bauermann is a German basketball coach. He is the current head coach of the German national basketball team since 2003, after a previous stint in 1994.- Club head coaching positions :...