February 08, 2012
Egaleo
EgaleoFounding year: 1956

Neighborhood: Egaleo

Colors: blue and white

Nickname: "City"

Website: www.aigalewbc.gr

Trophies: None. The club was promoted to the first division for the first time in 2006

Legends:Dimitris Karvelas, who got the team promoted from the second division, is considered a legend in the neighborhood and has connected his name with the club since playing for "City" in the 1970s.

Home court: Egaleo Municipal Indoor Arena (capacity: 1,200)

Famous fans chant: "Ho-he, City ole, ole, I never stop singing"

Most despised rivals: Peristeri

Fact file: Egaleo has become the new prince of the western suburbs... Although the Club spent the biggest part of its life in the amateur leagues, the local people have always been behind it and the arena was full in every game...Currently coached by Thanassis Skourtopoulos, 1981 Greek Cup winner with AEK, after former Olympiacos legend Steve Yantzoglou remained on the bench for a few games following Karvelas's resignation...Has a good shot at staying in the first division.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Euroleague.net
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