Work has begun on Mars

Yiannis Kastritis and his colleagues in the technical and medical team of Aris, as well as the majority of the “yellow” basketball players, showed up on Wednesday in Alexandrio and started the preparation for the new season.

Dimitris Katsivelis, Giorgos Fillios, Diamandis Slaftsakis, Nikos Persidis, Ismael Sanogo, Roberts Bloombergs, Manny Bates, Marcus Carr, as well as the young Filippos Tsachtsiras, Vassilis Kazamias, who will normally take part in the preparation, gave the “present”.

Vassilis Toliopoulos, although he is on leave until Thursday due to the preparation with the National Team, was present at the first meeting and will enter training on Friday, while Ronnie Harrell will arrive in Greece next Saturday and will be integrated into the preparation on the 21st of the month.

Absent were the internationals Lefteris Bohorides and Silvio De Souza.

Haris Papageorgiou: “Optimistic for a successful season, in the double challenge of Greece and Europe”

Before the start of the first training session, the president of KAE, Haris Papageorgiou, spoke to the players, sending his own message ahead of the new season. “I want to welcome you to Aris, one of the biggest and most historic teams in Greece and one of the biggest brand names in Europe. We are happy to have you in the team, you are all good players and I am sure that coach Kastritis and all the stuff will develop your skills and make you a solid team.

We have an excellent coach and a very good staff, which we surround ourselves with confidence. We are optimistic that we will have a good run this year, where the goal is twofold, since, in addition to the domestic competitions, we also have the challenge of the Euro Cup.

Now you see the stands empty, but wait a few weeks to see what you will experience in this stadium, the legendary ‘Nick Galis Hall’. The management of Ari is close to the team for the present. but also its older obligations, and we will be by your side in whatever you need”.