# Neofytos Handriotis basketball tournament in Cyprus

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/neofytos-handriotis-basketball-tournament-in-cyprus
> Updated: 2026-09-10T11:15:54.000Z. Sources: 27. Developments: 2.

The Neofytos Handriotis Tournament has commenced in Nicosia, Cyprus, featuring several high-level European basketball clubs as part of their preseason preparations. The event honors the memory of the late basketball player Neofytos Handriotis and includes participation from teams such as Aris Thessaloniki, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Olympiacos Piraeus, and Red Star Belgrade.

Early matchups included Aris Thessaloniki facing Maccabi Tel Aviv, with Aris traveling with a limited roster of 12 players. Olympiacos, the reigning European and Greek champions, arrived with a full roster to prepare for upcoming domestic and Euroleague seasons.

In a recent highly competitive matchup, Olympiacos defeated Red Star Belgrade 89-87. Despite Red Star Belgrade holding a 76-71 advantage entering the final period, Olympiacos secured the victory in the closing seconds. Sasa Vezenkov led the scoring for Olympiacos with 22 points, including a decisive late three-pointer, while Evan Fournier contributed 16 points. For Red Star Belgrade, Jordan Nwora and Chima Moneke each scored 17 points.

Following the game, Olympiacos coach Georgios Bartzokas noted that while the win was positive, the team is not yet ready for the official season. He highlighted defensive deficiencies, stating that the team struggled with intensity and pressure, and emphasized that significant work remains to reach peak physical condition.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Olympiacos defeats Crvena zvezda 89-87 in Cyprus preseason thriller

Olympiacos defeated Crvena zvezda 89-87 in a high-scoring preseason tournament game in Cyprus, led by Saša Vezenkov's 22 points. Coach Bartzokas noted the team still needs defensive improvements.

24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sports-broadcasting-schedule-for-september-11-highlights-olympiacos-basketball-friendly

### 2026-09-09: Neofytos Handriotis Tournament begins in Cyprus with top European clubs

The Neofytos Handriotis Tournament in Cyprus features top European basketball clubs, including Olympiacos, Aris Thessaloniki, and Maccabi Tel Aviv, as they prepare for the upcoming season.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/neofytos-chandriotis-tournament-to-feature-olympiacos-and-aris-bc-in-cyprus

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