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Greece men's basketball team roster and player availability

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In late July 2026, NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo expressed readiness to join the Greek national team for the upcoming FIBA window against Ukraine and Spain, noting that insurance costs had previously prevented his participation. The Hellenic Basketball Federation (EOK) subsequently began preparations for the EuroBasket training camp, which was scheduled to commence on 12 August. As the team finalized its roster, coach Kostas Sloukas evaluated guard options including Tyler Dorsey and Thomas Walkup, while confirming that veteran guard Kostas Sloukas would not be included. Other potential candidates discussed included Nikos Mitioglou, Kostas Papanikolaou, Dimitris Moraitis, Vasilis Toliopoulos, Panagiotis Kalaitzakis, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, and Kostas Antetokounmpo, whereas Nikos Rogkavopoulos and Georgios Papagiannis were reportedly excluded from plans. By 9 August 2026, reports indicated that the Greek squad would face significant roster challenges for FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifying matches against Ukraine on 28 August and Spain on 31 August. Antetokounmpo was expected to be absent because the Miami Heat declined to release him due to concerns regarding workload and injury risk following a knee injury. While veteran guard Nick Calathes and Tyler Dorsey were set to return, Kostas Sloukas and Georgios Rogkavopoulos were expected to miss games due to injury recovery. Coach Vassilis Spanoulis was slated to lead a roster including Thanasis and Kostas Antetokounmpo, Dinos Mitoglou, and Kostas Papanikolaou. On 11 August 2026, the EOK issued a clarification regarding Antetokounmpo’s absence, stating it was not due to financial issues. ~~The federation explained that while they requested state subsidies for his insurance,~~ On 12 August 2026, it was ~~not possible due to~~ confirmed that Antetokounmpo will miss the ~~timing of~~ qualifying matches against Ukraine and Spain following a ~~new chapter in his career. The EOK also addressed~~ collaborative agreement between the ~~absence of Alexander Samantouridis, Neoklis Avdalas, and Vangelis Zougris, noting their NCAA colleges denied leave to avoid dismissal from studies~~ EOK, the coaching staff, and ~~teams.~~ the Miami Heat.

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