 | This article includes a list of general
references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding
inline citations. (February 2022) |
 Fotis Takianos with Larisa B.C. | |
| BC Astana | |
|---|---|
| Position | Head coach |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 14, 1969 Thessaloniki, Greece |
| Nationality | Greek |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5.95 in (1.98 m) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 1988–2000 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Coaching career | 2004–present |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1988–1993 | Makedonikos |
| 1993–1994 | PAOK Thessaloniki |
| 1994–1995 | Aris Thessaloniki |
| 1995–1997 | KAOD |
| 1997–1999 | MENT |
| 1999–2000 | Siatista |
| As coach: | |
| 2004–2005 | Iraklis Thessaloniki (assistant) |
| 2005–2006 | AEK Athens (assistant) |
| 2006–2007 | PAOK Thessaloniki (assistant) |
| 2007–2008 | Panorama |
| 2008–2009 | Rethymno |
| 2009–2011 | KAOD |
| 2012–2015 | OFI Crete |
| 2015–2017 | Doxa Lefkadas |
| 2017 | Bashkimi Prizren |
| 2017–2018 | Trikala Aries |
| 2018–2019 | Apollon Limassol |
| 2019–2020 | Qatar Sports Club Doha |
| 2020–2021 | Apollon Limassol |
| 2021 | KB Rahoveci |
| 2021–2022 | Larisa |
| 2023–2024 | PAOK Thessaloniki |
| 2024– | Astana |
| Career highlights and awards | |
As player:
As coach: | |
Fotios "Fotis" Takianos ( Greek: Φώτης Τακιανός; born April 14, 1969) is a Greek former professional basketball player and current Greek professional basketball coach, currently managing PAOK of the Greek Basket League and the Basketball Champions League.
Coaching career
After retiring from playing basketball, Fotis Takianos became a full-time basketball coach. He started by serving as an assistant coach (2004-2007) at Iraklis, A.E.K. B.C. and P.A.O.K. BC in the Greek Basket League, before he was appointed as the head coach of Panorama B.C. for the first time in March 2007 in Greek 2nd Division. In Greek 2nd Division, he has also served Rethymno Cretan Kings B.C., KAO Dramas, O.F.I B.C., Doxa Lefkadas.
In 2004, he travelled in Memphis to participate to the Coaching Camp, Pre-Season Camp Memphis Grizzlies/University of MEMPHIS/University of Kentucky from where he earns significant experience.
In the highlights of his coaching career, for the 2016–17 season, as the Head coach guided Doxa Lefkadas to grant a wildcard to play in the top-tier level Greek Basket League for the first time. Also, under his coaching instructions Rethymno Cretan Kings B.C. ended 2007-2008 season as a Runner Up.
Fotis Takianos has also served Greek Basket League as the Head coach to Trikala Aries B.C.
His international career in 1st Divisions included Head coaching directions to Bashkimi Prizren of Qatar, Apollon Limassol B.C. of Cyprus, Bashkimi Prizren and KB Rahoveci of Kosovo.
On November 18, 2021, Takianos returned to Greece for Larisa, replacing Nikos Papanikolopoulos. He led the team for the first time to the Greek Basket League playoffs, finishing the regular season in 6th place and reaching the playoff semi-finals, where the team managed to win two games against favorites Panathinaikos.
On February 20, 2023, Takianos signed with PAOK Thessaloniki through 2024, replacing Aris Lykogiannis.
Professional career
During his professional playing career, Fotis Takianos played with the following clubs: Aris, PAOK, Makedonikos, KAOD and MENT. In the highlights of his playing career, he was a player of P.A.O.K. BC when they won the FIBA Korać Cup in 1994 defeating Stefanel Trieste after the 2 finals. Takianos played only in one game against Stroitel Samara and he scored four points. He missed the entire season due to a serious injury.
Awards and accomplishments
Coaching career
- Coach of the year 2022, Greek Basket League
Playing career
- FIBA Korać Cup Champion:
References
- Οι Έλληνες προπονητές που διδάσκουν μπάσκετ στην Ασία
- Τακιανός: Με κάνει αισιόδοξο η καθημερινότητα της Λάρισας
- Τακιανός: Οι παίκτες έκαναν κατάθεση ψυχής
- Τακιανός: Μεγάλη νίκη, είπαμε να αφήσουμε την καρδιά μας στο ματς
- Συνεχίζει στη Δόξα Λευκάδας ο Τακιανός
- Korać Cup 1994-94
External links
- Fotis Takianos at eurobasket.com
Fotis Takianos at tracenchase.com
- 1969 births
- Living people
- Basketball players from Thessaloniki
- Greek basketball coaches
- Larisa B.C. coaches
- P.A.O.K. BC coaches
- AEK B.C. coaches
- OFI Crete B.C. coaches
- P.A.O.K. BC players
- Makedonikos B.C. players
- MENT B.C. players
- Aris B.C. players
- Greek Basket League players
- Greek men's basketball players
- K.A.O.D. B.C. players
| This article includes a list of general
references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding
inline citations. (February 2022) |
|
Fotis Takianos with Larisa B.C. | |
| BC Astana | |
|---|---|
| Position | Head coach |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 14, 1969 Thessaloniki, Greece |
| Nationality | Greek |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5.95 in (1.98 m) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 1988–2000 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Coaching career | 2004–present |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1988–1993 | Makedonikos |
| 1993–1994 | PAOK Thessaloniki |
| 1994–1995 | Aris Thessaloniki |
| 1995–1997 | KAOD |
| 1997–1999 | MENT |
| 1999–2000 | Siatista |
| As coach: | |
| 2004–2005 | Iraklis Thessaloniki (assistant) |
| 2005–2006 | AEK Athens (assistant) |
| 2006–2007 | PAOK Thessaloniki (assistant) |
| 2007–2008 | Panorama |
| 2008–2009 | Rethymno |
| 2009–2011 | KAOD |
| 2012–2015 | OFI Crete |
| 2015–2017 | Doxa Lefkadas |
| 2017 | Bashkimi Prizren |
| 2017–2018 | Trikala Aries |
| 2018–2019 | Apollon Limassol |
| 2019–2020 | Qatar Sports Club Doha |
| 2020–2021 | Apollon Limassol |
| 2021 | KB Rahoveci |
| 2021–2022 | Larisa |
| 2023–2024 | PAOK Thessaloniki |
| 2024– | Astana |
| Career highlights and awards | |
As player:
As coach: | |
Fotios "Fotis" Takianos ( Greek: Φώτης Τακιανός; born April 14, 1969) is a Greek former professional basketball player and current Greek professional basketball coach, currently managing PAOK of the Greek Basket League and the Basketball Champions League.
Coaching career
After retiring from playing basketball, Fotis Takianos became a full-time basketball coach. He started by serving as an assistant coach (2004-2007) at Iraklis, A.E.K. B.C. and P.A.O.K. BC in the Greek Basket League, before he was appointed as the head coach of Panorama B.C. for the first time in March 2007 in Greek 2nd Division. In Greek 2nd Division, he has also served Rethymno Cretan Kings B.C., KAO Dramas, O.F.I B.C., Doxa Lefkadas.
In 2004, he travelled in Memphis to participate to the Coaching Camp, Pre-Season Camp Memphis Grizzlies/University of MEMPHIS/University of Kentucky from where he earns significant experience.
In the highlights of his coaching career, for the 2016–17 season, as the Head coach guided Doxa Lefkadas to grant a wildcard to play in the top-tier level Greek Basket League for the first time. Also, under his coaching instructions Rethymno Cretan Kings B.C. ended 2007-2008 season as a Runner Up.
Fotis Takianos has also served Greek Basket League as the Head coach to Trikala Aries B.C.
His international career in 1st Divisions included Head coaching directions to Bashkimi Prizren of Qatar, Apollon Limassol B.C. of Cyprus, Bashkimi Prizren and KB Rahoveci of Kosovo.
On November 18, 2021, Takianos returned to Greece for Larisa, replacing Nikos Papanikolopoulos. He led the team for the first time to the Greek Basket League playoffs, finishing the regular season in 6th place and reaching the playoff semi-finals, where the team managed to win two games against favorites Panathinaikos.
On February 20, 2023, Takianos signed with PAOK Thessaloniki through 2024, replacing Aris Lykogiannis.
Professional career
During his professional playing career, Fotis Takianos played with the following clubs: Aris, PAOK, Makedonikos, KAOD and MENT. In the highlights of his playing career, he was a player of P.A.O.K. BC when they won the FIBA Korać Cup in 1994 defeating Stefanel Trieste after the 2 finals. Takianos played only in one game against Stroitel Samara and he scored four points. He missed the entire season due to a serious injury.
Awards and accomplishments
Coaching career
- Coach of the year 2022, Greek Basket League
Playing career
- FIBA Korać Cup Champion:
References
- Οι Έλληνες προπονητές που διδάσκουν μπάσκετ στην Ασία
- Τακιανός: Με κάνει αισιόδοξο η καθημερινότητα της Λάρισας
- Τακιανός: Οι παίκτες έκαναν κατάθεση ψυχής
- Τακιανός: Μεγάλη νίκη, είπαμε να αφήσουμε την καρδιά μας στο ματς
- Συνεχίζει στη Δόξα Λευκάδας ο Τακιανός
- Korać Cup 1994-94
External links
- Fotis Takianos at eurobasket.com
Fotis Takianos at tracenchase.com
- 1969 births
- Living people
- Basketball players from Thessaloniki
- Greek basketball coaches
- Larisa B.C. coaches
- P.A.O.K. BC coaches
- AEK B.C. coaches
- OFI Crete B.C. coaches
- P.A.O.K. BC players
- Makedonikos B.C. players
- MENT B.C. players
- Aris B.C. players
- Greek Basket League players
- Greek men's basketball players
- K.A.O.D. B.C. players