Fotios "Fotis" Takianos ( Greek: Φώτης Τακιανός; born April 14, 1969) is a Greek former professional

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player and current Greek professional

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, currently managing PAOK of the Greek Basket League and the

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Coaching career

After retiring from playing basketball, Fotis Takianos became a full-time

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. He started by serving as an assistant coach (2004-2007) at

Iraklis Gymnasticos Syllogos Iraklis ( el, Γυμναστικός Σύλλογος Ηρακλής, en, Gymnastics Club Heracles), commonly referred to as Iraklis, is a Greek multi-sports club based in Thessaloniki. The club was founded in 1908 as "Mace ...

, A.E.K. B.C. and

P.A.O.K. BC P.A.O.K. B.C. ( el, Κ.Α.Ε. Π.Α.Ο.Κ., Πανθεσσαλονίκειος Αθλητικός Όμιλος Κωνσταντινοπολιτών, ''Panthessaloníkios Athlitikós Ómilos Konstantinopolitón'', "Pan-Thessalonikian Athletic Cl ...

in the Greek Basket League, before he was appointed as the

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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. Rethymno Cretan Kings B.C., or simply Cretan Kings (Greek: Ρέθυμνο Κρητικοί Βασιλιάδες K.A.E.), is a Greek formerly professional sports basketball club that was founded on the Greek island of Crete, in Rethymno, Greece, ...

, 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

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. Aiolos Trikalon B.C. (alternate spellings: Aeolus, Trikala; Greek: Αίολος Τρικάλων), previously known for sponsorship reasons as Trikala Aries, was a Greek professional basketball club that is based in Trikala, Greece. The club is na ...

His international career in 1st Divisions included Head coaching directions to

Bashkimi Prizren Klubi i Basketbollit Bashkimi, also known as K.B Bashkimi or simply Bashkimi , is a professional basketball team based in Prizren, Kosovo. Bashkimi is the oldest basketball team in Kosovo and competes in the top professional men's basketball leag ...

of Qatar,

Apollon Limassol B.C. Apollon Limassol Basketball Club ( gr, Καλαθοσφαιρικός Όμιλος Απόλλων Λεμεσού), is an Cypriot basketball club. The team competes in the Cyprus Basketball Division A, the top tier of Cypriot basketball. The team ...

of Cyprus,

and

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of Kosovo. On November 18, 2021, Takianos returned to Greece for

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, replacing

Nikos Papanikolopoulos Nikolaos "Nikos" Papanikolopoulos (Greek: Νικόλαος "Νίκος" Παπανικολόπουλος; born April 21, 1979) is a retired Greek professional basketball player and current basketball coach. During his playing career, at a height ...

. 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 Panathinaikos Athlitikos Omilos ( el, Παναθηναϊκός Αθλητικός Όμιλος, literally in English: "Panathenaic Athletic Club" or Panathinaikos A.C.), also known simply as Panathinaikós , is a major Greek multi-sport club ba ...

. On February 20, 2023, Takianos signed with

PAOK Thessaloniki PAOK ( el, ΠΑΟΚ, Πανθεσσαλονίκειος Αθλητικός Όμιλος Κωνσταντινοπολιτών, ''Panthessalonikeios Athlitikós Ómilos Constantinopoliton'', ''Pan-Thessalonian Athletic Club of Constantinopolitans' ...

through 2024, replacing Aris Lykogiannis.

Professional career

During his professional playing career, Fotis Takianos played with the following

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Aris Aris or ARIS may refer to: People * Aris (surname) Given name * Aris Alexandrou, Greek writer * Aris Brimanis, ice hockey player * Aris Christofellis, Greek male soprano * Aris Gavelas, Greek sprinter * Aris Howard, Former President of the Jamai ...

Makedonikos B.C. Makedonikos B.C. (Greek: Μακεδονικός K.A.E.) is a Greek professional basketball club. The club is located in Neapoli, Thessaloniki, Greece. The parent athletic club was founded in 1928, and the basketball department was founded in 19 ...

In the highlights of his playing career, he was a player of

when they won the FIBA Korać Cup in 1994 defeating Stefanel Trieste in the final in the Thessaloniki 75-66 (W).

Awards and accomplishments

Coaching career

* Coach of the year 2022, Greek Basket League

Playing career

* FIBA Korać Cup Champion: **

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References

Οι Έλληνες προπονητές που διδάσκουν μπάσκετ στην ΑσίαΤακιανός: Με κάνει αισιόδοξο η καθημερινότητα της ΛάρισαςΤακιανός: Οι παίκτες έκαναν κατάθεση ψυχήςΤακιανός: Μεγάλη νίκη, είπαμε να αφήσουμε την καρδιά μας στο ματς
* ttp://www.linguasport.com/baloncesto/internacional/clubes/c3/C3_94.htm Korać Cup 1994-94

External links

Fotis Takianos
at eurobasket.com
Fotis Takianos
at tracenchase.com {{DEFAULTSORT:Takianos, Fotis 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 Aris B.C. players Greek Basket League players Greek men's basketball players