Vangelis Alexandris

Basketball player and coach in Greece

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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