Vasilis Spanoulis signs three‑year contract as head coach of Greek club Aris

Greek basketball powerhouse Aris announced a three‑year agreement with Vasilis Spanoulis, the former NBA player and current Greece men's national team coach. The club confirmed the deal hours after it was first reported, noting that Spanoulis will lead the team under the supervision of General Manager Nikos Zisis.

Spanoulis, a EuroLeague legend who recently coached Monaco to a EuroLeague final, is expected to receive a strong budget to build a competitive roster in the Greek league and European competitions. The partnership has drawn praise from NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo, who highlighted Spanoulis as one of the best coaches he has worked with. The move signals Aris' ambition to become a top contender domestically and continentally.