Apollon Limassol B.C.
Apollon Lemesou Basketball (in Greek: Απόλλων), is a Cypriot professional basketball club based in Limassol, Cyprus. The club competes in the Cypriot League. The president of the team is Dimitris Michail and the current manager is Giorgos Diplaros. The basketball team is administer by Apollon Lemesou Basketball Ltd.
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Leagues | Cypriot Championship | ||
Founded | 1967 | ||
History | 1967–present | ||
Arena | Apollon Arena (capacity: 1,700) | ||
Location | Limassol, Cyprus | ||
Team colors | Blue and white | ||
President | Dimitris Michail | ||
Head coach | Antonis Constantinides | ||
Championships | Cypriot Cup (1): 2002 Cypriot Super Cup (1): 2005 | ||
Website | Official website | ||
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History
Apollon Lemesou BC was founded in 1967 and is from the founding members of Cyprus Basketball Federation. From then the team participates regularly in the Cyprus Basketball Division A. The unique titles in the history of department, are a cup in 2002 and a Super Cup in 2004.
Apollon Lemesou BC won the cup against Apoel with a score of 76-69 in Nicosia. Over 1,500 fans traveled to Nicosia.
League positions
Season | Tier | Division | Pos. | Cypriot Cup | European competitions | |
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1991–92 | 1 | Division A | 4th | |||
1993–94 | 1 | Division A | 5th | |||
1997–98 | 1 | Division A | 8th | |||
1998–99 | 1 | Division A | 2nd | |||
1999–00 | 1 | Division A | 2nd | 3 Korać Cup | 3R | |
2000–01 | 1 | Division A | 2nd | 3 Korać Cup | 2R | |
2001–02 | 1 | Division A | 3rd | Champion | 3 Korać Cup | 1R |
2002–03 | 1 | Division A | 3rd | |||
2003–04 | 1 | Division A | 4th | Runner-up | ||
2004–05 | 1 | Division A | 4th | |||
2005–06 | 1 | Division A | 4th | 4 EuroCup Challenge | R16 | |
2006–07 | 1 | Division A | 5th | 4 EuroCup Challenge | SF | |
2007–08 | 1 | Division A | 7th | |||
2008–09 | 1 | Division A | 3rd | |||
2009–10 | 1 | Division A | 5th | |||
2010–11 | 1 | Division A | 5th | |||
2011–12 | 1 | Division A | 3rd | |||
2012–13 | 1 | Division A | 5th | 3 EuroChallenge | RS | |
2013–14 | 1 | Division A | 3rd | Champion | ||
2014–15 | 1 | Division A | 5th | |||
2015–16 | 1 | Division A | 4th | |||
2016–17 | 1 | Division A | 6th | |||
League achievements
- Cyprus League Finalist:
- 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005
- Cyprus League Semifinals:
- 2003, 2004, 2006, 2009
Cup achievements
- Cyprus Cup Winner:
- 2002, 2014
- Cyprus Cup Finalist:
- 2004
European cups achievements
- EuroCup Challenge Semifinals:
- 2007
European cups
- 1999–00: Korać Cup
- 2000–01: Korać Cup: lost to Hemofarm Vršac in eliminations
- 2001–02: Korać Cup
- 2002–03: FIBA Regional Challenge Final 4
- 2003–04: FIBA Europe Cup: took 2nd place (2-2) in Group D of South Conference
- 2004–05: FIBA Europe Cup: took 3rd place (1-3) in Conference South Group C
- 2005–06: EuroCup Challenge: took 1st place (3-1) in Group G, lost to Khimik in 1/8 Finals
- 2006–07: Europe Cup Challenge: took 1st place (4-2) in Group A, lost to Samara 77-75, 50-76 in the Semifinals
- 2012–13: EuroChallenge: took 4th place (1–5) in Group G
Roster
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Notable players
Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationality not displayed.
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Notable managers
External links
- http://www.apollonbc.net/ Apollon BC Official Site
- http://www.apollon1954.com/ Apollon Limassol News
- http://www.fygas.net/ Apollon Limassol Fan Page
- Eurobasket.com Apollon Limassol BC Page