Aris BC players discuss new season goals amid injury news

New signings for Aris BC—Kem Birch, Adam Mokoka, and Jaylen Hands—have shared their initial impressions and goals for the upcoming season. The club is targeting the EuroCup as a pathway back to the EuroLeague. Kem Birch, a veteran center who recently won the EuroLeague with Fenerbahçe, has signed a two-year contract through 2028 and noted his personal connection to Greece through his family.

Meanwhile, Aris BC player Vasilis Charalampopoulos has suffered an injury that will impact both his club and the Greek national team. Following a friendly match against Poland, medical imaging revealed a small tear in his patellar tendon. As a result, Charalampopoulos will miss upcoming national team fixtures against Cyprus, Ukraine, and Spain during the 2027 World Cup qualifiers while he undergoes rehabilitation.