The 2000–01 Greek Basket League season was the 61st season of the

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, the highest tier professional basketball league in Greece. It was also the 9th season of Greek Basket League championship that was regulated by HEBA (ESAKE). The winner of the league was Panathinaikos, which beat

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in the league's playoff's finals. The clubs Milon and Makedonikos were relegated to the Greek A2 League. The top scorer of the league was

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, a player of

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was also named the MVP of the league.

Teams

Regular season

Source
esake.grgalanissportsdata.com

Playoffs

Positions 1-6

Positions 7-12

The finals

Final standings

Top Players

Clubs in international competitions

NOTE: 2000-01 was the only season where Europe had two continental champions as a result of the dispute between

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and newly founded

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. After its first season,

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was abolished and merged with the

EuroLeague The EuroLeague is a European men's professional basketball club competition. The league is widely recognised as the top-tier and the most prestigious men's basketball league in Europe. The league consists of 20 teams, of which 16 are given lon ...

References

External links

Official HEBA Site

Official Hellenic Basketball Federation Site

HEBA Site, season 2000/01

Galanis Sports Data
{{DEFAULTSORT:2000-01 Greek Basket League Greek Basket League seasons 1

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