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.

Fotis Takianos
Φώτης Τακιανός
Fotis Takianos with Larisa B.C.
BC Astana
PositionHead coach
LeagueKazakhstan Championship
VTB United League
FIBA Europe Cup
Personal information
Born (1969-04-14) April 14, 1969 (age 55)
Thessaloniki, Greece
NationalityGreek
Listed height6 ft 5.95 in (1.98 m)
Career information
Playing career1988–2000
PositionPoint guard
Coaching career2004–present
Career history
As player:
1988–1993Makedonikos
1993–1994PAOK Thessaloniki
1994–1995Aris Thessaloniki
1995–1997KAOD
1997–1999MENT
1999–2000Siatista
As coach:
2004–2005Iraklis Thessaloniki (assistant)
2005–2006AEK Athens (assistant)
2006–2007PAOK Thessaloniki (assistant)
2007–2008Panorama
2008–2009Rethymno
2009–2011KAOD
2012–2015OFI Crete
2015–2017Doxa Lefkadas
2017Bashkimi Prizren
2017–2018Trikala Aries
2018–2019Apollon Limassol
2019–2020Qatar Sports Club Doha
2020–2021Apollon Limassol
2021Rahoveci
2021–2022Larisa
2023–2024PAOK Thessaloniki
2024–presentAstana
Career highlights and awards
As player:

As coach:

Coaching career

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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.[1] He left PAOK in February 2024, and after a few days, he was appointed as the new head coach of Astana.[2]

Professional career

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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

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Coaching career

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  • Coach of the year 2022, Greek Basket League

Playing career

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References

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  1. ^ "Fotis Takianos is officially the head coach of PAOK mateco". paokbc.gr. 20 February 2023. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Fotis Takianos is a new Astana head coach". vtb-league.com. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
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