APOEL B.C.

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Cytavision APOEL
Cytavision APOEL logo
Nickname Τhrylos (The Legend)
Leagues Cypriot 1st Division
Cypriot Cup
Founded 1947; 77 years ago (1947)
Arena Lefkotheo Indoor Arena
(Capacity: 2,100)
Location Nicosia, Cyprus
Team colors Yellow and Blue
         
President Cyprus Marios Charalambous
Head coach Greece Giorgos Vovoras
Championships Cypriot Championship (11)
Cypriot Cup (11)
Cypriot Super Cup (11)
Website Club home page
Uniforms
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Home jersey
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Team colours
Home
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Away jersey
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Team colours
Away
Active departments of APOEL
Football pictogram.svg Basketball pictogram.svg Volleyball (indoor) pictogram.svg
Football Basketball Volleyball
Futsal pictogram.svg Table tennis pictogram.svg Cycling (road) pictogram.svg
Futsal Table tennis Cycling
Bowling pictogram.svg Archery pictogram.svg Swimming pictogram.svg
Bowling Archery Swimming
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Water polo Runners Team The Club

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Main article: APOEL Nicosia

APOEL Basketball Club is a professional basketball team based in the city of Nicosia, Cyprus and it is a part of the APOEL multi-sport club. APOEL is one of the most successful basketball clubs in Cyprus with an overall tally of 11 Championships, 11 Cups and 11 Super Cups.

History

APOEL was formed in 1926, but the basketball team was formed in 1947.[1] The team's first ever basketball title was the Cypriot Super Cup that won in 1972. At the end of the same season (1972–73), APOEL won their second title, the Cypriot Cup. The team achieved to win their first ever Championship title three years later, in season 1975–76.

The 90's decade was the most successful for APOEL. The team won 4 Championships, 5 Cups and 4 Super Cups during that period, including one double on the 1995–96 season.

After winning the double in 2001–02 season, APOEL managed to win again the Championship in 2008–09 season, after 6 years without winning any title. The next season (2009–10), the team won their second consecutive Championship title and reached the quarterfinals of EuroChallenge, marking their most successful season in European competitions.

After four years without winning any title, APOEL managed to win again the Championship in 2013–14 season, which was their 11th league title in their history.

Roster

Last Update: 27 December 2015[2][3][4]

APOEL BC Roster
Players Coaches
Pos. Νο. Nat. Name Ht.
PG 4 United States Heath, Brandon 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
F 5 United States Biggs, Tyrell 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in)
G 6 Cyprus Mythillos, Michalis 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
C 7 Cyprus Loizides, Christos 2.07 m (6 ft 9 in)
PG 8 Cyprus Seisou, Charis 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
G 9 Cyprus Sizopoulos, Andreas 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)
G 10 Cyprus Greece Kounas, Vassilis (C) 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)
SF 11 Cyprus Georgiades, Alexandros 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
G/F 12 Cyprus Pantouris, Grigoris 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
F/C 15 United States Ramsey, Keith 2.05 m (6 ft 9 in)
C 30 United States Dominican Republic Turner, Larry 2.10 m (6 ft 11 in)
G 55 United States Dubois, Jarred 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Head coach
  • Greece Giorgos Vovoras
Assistant coach
  • Cyprus Antonis Ashikallis
Team Manager
  • Cyprus Marios Ioannou
Team Doctor
  • Cyprus Christoforos Varianos
Team Physio
  • Cyprus Ntemis Orinos
Legend
  • (C) Team captain

League Positions

 
Season Div. Pos.
1966–67 Div.1 5th
1967–68 Div.1 3rd
1968–69 Div.1 2nd
1969–70 Div.1 5th
1970–71 Div.1 8th
1971–72 Div.1 5th
1972–73 Div.1 2nd
 
Season Div. Pos.
1973–74 Div.1 5th
1974–75 Div.1 4th
1975–76 Div.1 1st
1976–77 Div.1 2nd
1977–78 Div.1 2nd
1978–79 Div.1 1st
1979–80 Div.1 3rd
 
Season Div. Pos.
1980–81 Div.1 1st
1981–82 Div.1 4th
1982–83 Div.1 7th
1983–84 Div.1 3rd
1984–85 Div.1 2nd
1985–86 Div.1 2nd
1986–87 Div.1 3rd
 
Season Div. Pos.
1987–88 Div.1 2nd
1988–89 Div.1 8th
1989–90 Div.1 3rd
1990–91 Div.1 2nd
1991–92 Div.1 4th
1992–93 Div.1 2nd
1993–94 Div.1 2nd
 
Season Div. Pos.
1994–95 Div.1 1st
1995–96 Div.1 1st
1996–97 Div.1 3rd
1997–98 Div.1 1st
1998–99 Div.1 1st
1999–00 Div.1 8th
2000–01 Div.1 4th
 
Season Div. Pos.
2001–02 Div.1 1st
2002–03 Div.1 4th
2003–04 Div.1 3rd
2004–05 Div.1 3rd
2005–06 Div.1 5th
2006–07 Div.1 2nd
2007–08 Div.1 2nd
 
Season Div. Pos.
2008–09 Div.1 1st
2009–10 Div.1 1st
2010–11 Div.1 3rd
2011–12 Div.1 5th
2012–13 Div.1 2nd
2013–14 Div.1 1st
2014–15 Div.1 2nd

Honours[1]

Winners (11): 1975–76, 1978–79, 1980–81, 1994–95, 1995–96, 1997–98, 1998–99, 2001–02, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2013–14
Winners (11) (record): 1972–73, 1978–79, 1983–84, 1985–86, 1990–91, 1992–93, 1993–94, 1994–95, 1995–96, 2001–02, 2002–03
Winners (11) (record): 1972, 1976, 1986, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2010, 2014

European campaigns

Last Update: 22 December 2010[5]

Season Competition Games Wins Loses For Against
2010–11 ULEB Eurocup 2 0 2 59.0 90.5
EuroChallenge 6 3 3 72.8 73.3
2009–10 ULEB Eurocup 2 1 1 69.5 70.0
EuroChallenge 14 7 7 78.9 78.4
2008–09 EuroChallenge 2 0 2 56.5 67.5
2007–08 FIBA EuroCup 2 1 1 86.5 89.0
2005–06 EuroCup Challenge 8 5 3 81.3 77.8
2004–05 FIBA Europe Cup 6 4 2 88.7 86.8
2003–04 FIBA Europe Cup 6 3 3 87.5 81.7
2002–03 FIBA Europe Champions Cup 10 1 9 64.4 84.7
2001–02 Korać Cup 2 0 2 71.0 84.0
1999–00 Saporta Cup 10 0 10 51.3 84.6
1998–99 Saporta Cup 10 3 7 68.9 73.6
1996–97 EuroCup 10 1 9 62.6 83.1
1995–96 European Championship for Men's Clubs 4 2 2 67.3 67.5
European Cup for Men's Clubs 2 0 2 66.5 93.5
1994–95 European Cup for Men's Clubs 2 1 1 80.0 81.0
1993–94 European Cup for Men's Clubs 2 0 2 66.5 96.0
1992–93 European Cup Radivoj Korać 2 0 2 88.0 107.0
1991–92 European Cup for Men's Clubs 2 0 2 53.5 108.5
1990–91 European Cup Radivoj Korać 2 0 2 55.0 87.0
1988–89 European Cup Radivoj Korać 0 0 0 Withdrew
1986–87 European Cup Winners' Cup 2 0 2 37.0 101.0
1985–86 European Cup Radivoj Korać 2 0 2 78.0 156.5
1984–85 European Cup Winners' Cup 2 0 2 57.0 121.5
1979–80 European Cup Winners' Cup 2 0 2 65.5 117.5
Total 114 32 82 69.9 84.6

Sponsorship names

  • 2002–2004 0Elma APOEL
  • 2004–2007 0Dentalcon APOEL
  • 2007–2008 0Aspis APOEL
  • 2008–2009 0Seastar APOEL
  • 2009–2010 0Μadisons APOEL
  • 2010–2013 0Cytavision APOEL
  • 2015–0000 0Cytavision APOEL

Notable players

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See also: Category:APOEL B.C. players

Women's team

History

APOEL also maintains a women's team which is competing in the women's Cypriot First Division. In their most successful seasons, APOEL women's team reached the Championship finals twice (2003–04 & 2004–05) and qualified two times for the semi-finals of the Cup (2004–05 & 2006–07).

References

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