Aris BC Betsson takes over the competitive departments of the club’s Basketball Academy.

Aris BC Betsson and AS Aris Thessaloniki announce that, starting this coming summer, the club’s basketball development departments will come under the umbrella of the professional team.

The competitive youth teams of Aris—U13, U14, U15, U16, U18, as well as the development team Ermis Lagkada—will be owned and overseen by the club. The Academy for children up to 12 years old (pre-competitive level) will remain under AS Aris, allowing the amateur club to continue benefiting from the associated revenues.

This move represents the implementation of a key strategic priority of the ownership and management of Aris Betsson, aiming to create a direct connection between the development pipeline and the first team.

The process of finalizing the overall structure is ongoing, with a full organizational plan—both administrative and sporting—to be announced soon.

Aris Betsson extends its sincere thanks to ARIS Alliance and its head Giannis Metaxas, who managed the Academy in recent years, maintaining it at a high level through financial and operational support.

Young players aspiring to pursue basketball are invited to join the Aris family, with the long-term goal of developing talent capable of reaching the first team.

The club’s Chief Operating Officer, Byron Antoniadis, stated:

“Our vision is the unified operation of the club and its Academy, with a shared structure, processes, and development philosophy. We will focus heavily on utilizing human resources and expertise from both sides, aiming to improve daily operations and player development. At the same time, there will be a unified commercial approach, including centralized sponsorship management and shared promotional assets to strengthen the organization’s revenues.”

The President of AS Aris, Simos Aivazidis, added:

“We welcome this development with great satisfaction. The new ownership places significant emphasis on the Academy, which represents the future of the club. We are confident that Aris Betsson will elevate it even further.”

General Manager Nikos Zisis commented:

“This is a very important and positive step. Our goal is not only to develop talent but also to shape the character of young athletes. The Academy will now be fully aligned with the first team, ensuring a clear pathway for player progression.”

Finally, Giannis Metaxas noted:

“It is a great satisfaction to see the development program transition to the professional club. Our vision was to build something worthy of Aris and see it taken to the next level. We will continue to support the club and its people in every way possible.”