Panathinaikos EuroLeague players touch down in Melbourne

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The excitement around the Pavlos Giannakopoulos Tournament in Australia has reached new heights, as the second wave of Panathinaikos players — fresh from EuroBasket duty — has officially landed in Melbourne.

Head coach Ergin Ataman led the group, which includes EuroLeague stars Kostas Sloukas, Dinos Mitoglou, Vasilis Toliopoulos, Panagiotis Kalaitzakis, Alexandros Samodurov, Juancho Hernangomez, and Omer Yurtseven. Their arrival completes the squad, following the earlier travel of management, staff, and other players.

Despite enduring a 24-hour journey via Dubai immediately after a gruelling EuroBasket campaign, team captain Sloukas struck an optimistic note.

“Despite the long trip, we are fresh,” he said, underlining the team’s readiness for the tournament’s premiere.

With both contingents now united, the Greens are set to showcase their talent in front of the diaspora, honouring the legacy of late club leader Pavlos Giannakopoulos and offering Australian fans a rare chance to see Europe’s giants up close.

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