Apollon Limassol B.C.
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Pizza Express Primetel Apollon | |||
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Leagues | Cypriot Championship | ||
Founded | 1967 | ||
History | 1967–present | ||
Arena | Primetel Apollon Arena (capacity: 1,700) | ||
Location | Limassol, Cyprus | ||
Team colors | Blue and white | ||
President | George Papas | ||
Head coach | Igors Miglinieks | ||
Championships | Cypriot Cup (1): 2002 Cypriot Super Cup (1): 2005 | ||
Website | Official website | ||
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Pizza Express Primetel Apollon (in Greek: Pizza Express Primetel Απόλλων), is a Cypriot professional basketball club based in Limassol, Cyprus. The club competes in the Cypriot League. The president of the team is Tasos Anastasiades and the current manager is James Weldon.
History
Apollon Limassol BC was founded in 1967 and is from the founding members of Cyprus Basketball Federation. From then the team participates regularly in the Cyprus Basketball Division A. The unique titles in the history of department, are a cup in 2002 and a Super Cup in 2004.
Apollon Limassol BC won the cup against Apoel with a score of 76-69 in Nicosia. Over 1,500 fans traveled to Nicosia.
League positions
Season | Tier | Division | Pos. | Cypriot Cup | European competitions | |
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1991–92 | 1 | Division A | 4th | |||
1993–94 | 1 | Division A | 5th | |||
1997–98 | 1 | Division A | 8th | |||
1998–99 | 1 | Division A | 2nd | |||
1999–00 | 1 | Division A | 2nd | 3 Korać Cup | 3R | |
2000–01 | 1 | Division A | 2nd | 3 Korać Cup | 2R | |
2001–02 | 1 | Division A | 3rd | Champion | 3 Korać Cup | 1R |
2002–03 | 1 | Division A | 3rd | |||
2003–04 | 1 | Division A | 4th | Runner-up | ||
2004–05 | 1 | Division A | 4th | |||
2005–06 | 1 | Division A | 4th | 4 EuroCup Challenge | R16 | |
2006–07 | 1 | Division A | 5th | 4 EuroCup Challenge | SF | |
2007–08 | 1 | Division A | 7th | |||
2008–09 | 1 | Division A | 3rd | |||
2009–10 | 1 | Division A | 5th | |||
2010–11 | 1 | Division A | 5th | |||
2011–12 | 1 | Division A | 3rd | |||
2012–13 | 1 | Division A | 5th | 3 EuroChallenge | RS | |
2013–14 | 1 | Division A | 3rd | Champion | ||
2014–15 | 1 | Division A | 5th | |||
2015–16 | 1 | Division A | 4th | |||
2016–17 | 1 | Division A | 6th |
League achievements
- Cyprus League Finalist:
- 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005
- Cyprus League Semifinals:
- 2003, 2004, 2006, 2009
Cup achievements
- Cyprus Cup Winner:
- 2002, 2014
- Cyprus Cup Finalist:
- 2004
European cups achievements
European cups
- 1999–00: Korać Cup
- 2000–01: Korać Cup: lost to
Hemofarm Vršac in eliminations
- 2001–02: Korać Cup
- 2002–03: FIBA Regional Challenge Final 4
- 2003–04: FIBA Europe Cup: took 2nd place (2-2) in Group D of South Conference
- 2004–05: FIBA Europe Cup: took 3rd place (1-3) in Conference South Group C
- 2005–06: EuroCup Challenge: took 1st place (3-1) in Group G, lost to
Khimik in 1/8 Finals
- 2006–07: Europe Cup Challenge: took 1st place (4-2) in Group A, lost to
Samara 77-75, 50-76 in the Semifinals
- 2012–13: EuroChallenge: took 4th place (1–5) in Group G
Roster
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Notable players
Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationalities not displayed.
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Notable managers
External links
- http://www.apollonbc.net/ Apollon BC Official Site
- http://www.apollon1954.com/ Apollon Limassol News
- http://www.fygas.net/ Apollon Limassol Fan Page
- Eurobasket.com Apollon Limassol BC Page