Greek basketball players discuss club moves and national team preparations

Greek basketball players Manolis Chatzidakis and Panagiotis Kalaitzakis have shared updates regarding their club and national team commitments.

Chatzidakis discussed his decision to transfer from Maroussi to Peristeri, noting that the project and the coach were decisive factors. He expressed his desire to contribute to the team's success and compete in the Basketball Champions League.

Kalaitzakis addressed the upcoming preparations for the Greece Men's National Team ahead of critical 2027 World Cup qualifying matches against Ukraine on August 28 and Spain on August 31. He emphasized the importance of recent friendly matches and noted that while stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kostas Sloukas are unavailable, the squad remains focused on defensive solidity and team chemistry to achieve their goals.