# AEK BC basketball preseason

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/aek-bc-basketball-preseason
> Updated: 2026-08-25T18:04:16.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

AEK BC has commenced its basketball preseason preparations under coach Dragan Sakota. The team secured a victory in its first friendly match, defeating Neaniki Estia Megaridas with a score of 101-75 at the SUNEL Arena.

The match featured debuts from five players: Derik Williams, Giorgos Tsalbouris, Nelly Joseph, Vassilis Hartonas, and Stavros Gymnopoulos. Despite the win, the team played without several key players, including Greg Brown, Kison Fizzel, Landers Nolley, and Dimitris Flionis.

Following this initial test, AEK's schedule includes home games against Marousi and a trip to Turkey for high-level competition. The preseason program also features participation in tournaments in Rhodes and Peristeri, highlighted by a significant matchup against Panathinaikos on September 11. The preparation cycle will conclude with matches against Spartak Subotica, Cluj, and Karditsa.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: AEK BC begins basketball preseason with victory over Megarida

AEK BC began its basketball preseason with a 101-75 victory over Neaniki Estia Megaridas, marking the start of a rigorous preparation schedule including matches in Turkey and a derby against Panathinaikos.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aek-bc-begins-basketball-preseason-with-victory-over-megarida

### 2026-08-22: AEK announces starting lineup for season opener against Iraklis

AEK reveals its starting lineup for the season opener against Iraklis, featuring the debut of Vitalis and a new attacking duo.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aek-announces-starting-lineup-for-season-opener-against-iraklis

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