Greece Names Squad for World Cup Qualifier Against Ukraine

The Greek national basketball team is set to begin the second phase of the 2027 World Cup qualifiers with an important match against Ukraine. Coach Vassilis Spanoulis has finalized his 12-player roster for this crucial opening game, signaling his team's intent to start this stage of the competition on a strong, positive note.

Notable omissions from the squad include Dimitris Moraitis and Nikos Persidis. Additionally, Dimitris Filonis will be unavailable for selection due to an injury, forcing the coaching staff to make adjustments to the lineup. The selected players will carry the hopes of a strong performance as Greece aims to advance in the tournament.

The announced roster features prominent players such as Kostas Papanikolaou, Nick Calathes, Giannoulis Larentzakis, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, and Dinos Mitoglou. Other key members include Panagiotis Kalaitzakis, Kostas Antetokounmpo, Vasilis Toliopoulos, Tyler Dorsey, Nasos Bazinas, Omoros Netzipoglou, and Antonis Karagiannidis.

This match marks Greece's debut in this phase of the qualifiers, and the team is focused on securing a favorable result against Ukraine. The selection reflects Coach Spanoulis's strategic choices as he prepares his team for the challenges ahead in their quest for World Cup qualification.