Cyprus national basketball team
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The Cypriot national basketball team is the national team of Cyprus
. It is run by the Cyprus Basketball Federation
. It is affiliated to FIBA, in the FIBA Europe
zone.
Cyprus national basketball team was two-time Promotion Cup finalist (1990, 1994).
The team's results have improved considerably in recent years. Cyprus has repeatedly retained the European minor countries tournament
since 1995, while Cyprus made their first appearance in a Eurobasket
semifinal phase in 2003.
Currently, Cyprus plays in Division B
of the Eurobasket system. The team participates in the Group B
of the EuroBasket 2009
B Qualifying Campaign
and has opponents the national teams of Belarus
, Switzerland
, Romania
and Albania
. The matches are taking place in September 2008.
Cyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
. It is run by the Cyprus Basketball Federation
Cyprus Basketball Federation
The Cyprus Basketball Federation is the governing body for basketball on the island of Cyprus and is a division of the Cyprus Sport Organisation...
. It is affiliated to FIBA, in the FIBA Europe
FIBA Europe
FIBA Europe is a zone within the International Basketball Federation which includes all 49 national European basketball federations.-Division A:-Division B: -Division C:...
zone.
History
The team participates at international and European tournaments. The only international tournament it took part in 2005, were the World University Games, where it finished 26th out of 30 participating nations.Cyprus national basketball team was two-time Promotion Cup finalist (1990, 1994).
The team's results have improved considerably in recent years. Cyprus has repeatedly retained the European minor countries tournament
Games of the Small States of Europe
The Games of the Small States of Europe is a biennial, multi-sport event, launched by the Republic of San Marino, organized by and featuring the National Olympic Committees of eight European small states since 1985...
since 1995, while Cyprus made their first appearance in a Eurobasket
Eurobasket
The EuroBasket, also referred to as the FIBA European Basketball Championship, is the main basketball competition contested biennially by the men's national teams governed by FIBA Europe, the European zone within the International Basketball Federation. The championship was first held in 1935 and...
semifinal phase in 2003.
Currently, Cyprus plays in Division B
EuroBasket Division B
The EuroBasket Division B is the second-ranked tier of the bi-annual EuroBasket competition. In this Division the teams play-off in order to get a promotion into Division A. Conversely, the two worst performing teams of Division A are relegated into Division B...
of the Eurobasket system. The team participates in the Group B
2008/09 Eurobasket B Qualifying Campaign
The EuroBasket Division B is the second-ranked tier of the bi-annual EuroBasket competition. The Two Winners of this campaign will qualify for the Eurobasket 2011 Division A.-2008/09 Qualifying Campaign:...
of the EuroBasket 2009
EuroBasket 2009
The EuroBasket 2009 was the 36th EuroBasket, the biennial regional basketball championship contested by European nations and held by FIBA Europe. The tournament, which was hosted by Poland, began on 7 September 2009 and concluded with the final on 20 September 2009...
B Qualifying Campaign
2008/09 Eurobasket B Qualifying Campaign
The EuroBasket Division B is the second-ranked tier of the bi-annual EuroBasket competition. The Two Winners of this campaign will qualify for the Eurobasket 2011 Division A.-2008/09 Qualifying Campaign:...
and has opponents the national teams of Belarus
Belarus national basketball team
The Belorussian national basketball team came into existence after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. They are yet to qualify for a major international competition.-2007 Roster:Head Coach: Aliaksandr Papkou-See also:...
, Switzerland
Switzerland national basketball team
The Swiss national basketball team is the basketball side that represents Switzerland in international competitions. They are usually seen as a minor team. Switzerland entered five times EuroBasket, having their best result as 4 th place at the first edition, in 1935...
, Romania
Romania national basketball team
The Romanian national basketball team is the basketball side that represents Romania in international competitions. Romania has 17 appearances for the EuroBasket competition and reached two time the 5th place, but never managed to qualify for the Basketball World Championship...
and Albania
Albania national basketball team
The Albanian national basketball team is the basketball side that represents Albania in international competitions.-2009 Roster:-History:...
. The matches are taking place in September 2008.
2011 Roster
| No. | Name | Ht (cm)-Pos.-Year | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Christopher Razis | (193-G/F-89) | EWE Baskets Oldenburg EWE Baskets Oldenburg EWE Baskets Oldenburg is a professional basketball club that is based in the city of Oldenburg, Germany. The club plays in the Bundesliga and in the Eurocup. The club's name is derived from the team's main sponsor EWE AG, which is an electric utility company... |
| 6 | Andreas Pilavas | (194-G-83) | Keravnos B.C. |
| 7 | Panagiotis Trisokkas | (206-C-80) | Keravnos B.C. |
| 8 | Stelios Filippou | (202-F/C-82) | ENAD ENAD ENAD , is a first division basketball team based in the Agios Dometios district of Nicosia, Cyprus. It was founded in 1937 via the merger of three local sports clubs. Over the years, it has run basketball, football, table tennis and volleyball divisions... |
| 10 | Georgios Neophytou | (193-G-83) | APOEL B.C. APOEL B.C. APOEL is a professional basketball team from Nicosia, Cyprus. APOEL is one of the most successful basketball clubs in Cyprus by winning 10 Championships, 11 Cups and 10 Supercups. APOEL B.C. is part of the APOEL multisport club.-History:... |
| 11 | Aristides Koronidis | (188-G-82) | Apollon Patras |
| 12 | Vassilis Kounas | (195-G-84) | Lavrio |
| 14 | Panagiotis Koutsoloukas | (208-C-86) | |
| 22 | Christodoulos Kaskiris | (206-F/C-79) | ENAD ENAD ENAD , is a first division basketball team based in the Agios Dometios district of Nicosia, Cyprus. It was founded in 1937 via the merger of three local sports clubs. Over the years, it has run basketball, football, table tennis and volleyball divisions... |
| 24 | Alexis Zachariou | (200-F-76) | AEL Proteas EKA AEL Proteas EKA AEL , is a Cypriot professional basketball club based in Limassol, Cyprus. The club competes in the Cypriot League... |
| 25 | George Theocharides | (203-F-85) | Achilleas Achilleas Achilleas is a Cypriot basketball club founded in 1943, nowadays running basketball, volleyball and table tennis divisions. It has been an integral part of the community in the suburb of Kaimakli in Nicosia... |
| Head Coach: Christos Stylianidis | |||
| Assistant: Linos Gavriel | |||