Vangelis Alexandris
Basketball player and coach in Greece

Born
February 2nd, 1951
74 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Greece
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Played professional basketball in Greece and served as a coach for various teams in the Greek leagues. His coaching career included stints with notable clubs, leading them to significant successes in domestic competitions. Contributed to the development of basketball in Greece through coaching and mentorship.
Played for AEK Athens
Coached several Greek basketball teams
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