Stavriani Vintsilaiou – The Players Pick

Nationality: Greek (EU)

Height: 1.81m / 5’11”

Born: May-21-1998

Position: Forward (3/4)

Personal : Daughter of Konstantions & Evanthia. Her twin sister Angeliki is also a pro player. Born in Athens.

Awards/Achievements

Greek Championship U16 2nd Place
Greek Championship U16 3rd Place
Greek Championship U16 Top Scorer of the Competition
Greek Championship U16 All-Competition First Team
Greek Championship U18 2nd Place
Greek National Team U18 member
Greek National Team U20 member
European Championships U18 – Silver Medalist
European Championships U18 – 3rd in the Competition in 3pts percentage (50.0%)
European Championships U18 – 1st in Efficiency Rating
European Championships U18 – 7.1 points , 7.9 rebounds , 2.6 steals per game
European Championships U18 – Honarable Mention
Greek B Division Champion & Promotion to Greek A2 (2016-17)
All-Greek League (A1) 2020 – Honorable Mention ( in her rookie season in the League)
Greek League (A1) 2020 – 5th in Steals Leaders list with 1.7 steals per game
Greek League (A1) 2020- Player of the Week Round 9
Greek League (A1) One of the main factors that Chania won the 4th place of Greek League A1 in their first ever presence in the highest Greek
Greek League (A1) Most Improved Player of the Year (2021)
Greek League (A1) Defensive Player of the Year (2021)
Greek League (A1) Semifinals (2022)
Greek League (A1) Defensive Player of the Year (2022)
Greek League (A1) First Team All-Greeks (2022)
Second best Greek of the League (ranking) – (2022)
Best Greek Forward of the League (ranking) – (2022)

Season Highlights:

vs Eurocup participants Panathinaikos

2022- Highlights vs Eurocup round of 8 participants Olympiacos

Highlights vs Chania (Greek Cup Final 4 participants)

2020/21 Greek League A1 season highlights:

-11.7 points – 6.3 rebounds – 2.4 assists – 1.5 steals – 1.0 block per game-

2019-20 stats in Greek League (A1) season highlights:

6.7 points – 5.3 rebounds – 2.2 assists – 1.7 steals (5th) – 40.0% FGP – 69.0% FT –

Scouting Report:

One of the best defenders in Greek league, Stavriani Vintsilaiou has the ability to guard multiple positions and lockdown her opponent, either she is a guard, a forward or even a big. Her basketball IQ is off the charts as she is one of the smartest players in the league.

On offense she can do everything asked of her, but she’s at her best when getting to the rim.

As a young player, she still has not matured into the player she will eventually become. The length and athleticism she brings to the court make her one of the most versatile forwards in Greek League & the fact that she has been so crucial in her (newcomers in the League) Club’s super successful route (4th position), shows signs of greatness.

Stavriani throughout the season was controlling her team’s game with her defensive presence, gaining possessions for her Team with her tremendous for the position rebounding tendencies (5.3 rebounds in 22.1 minutes – 9.6 rebounds per 40 minutes ) and offering points, without forcing shots.

Apart from her scoring, rebounding & lockdown defense contributions, Stavriani offered to Chania 44 assists and 34 steals for only 30 turnovers.

The honorable mention award she earned underlines the importance of her role in the team’s plans and proves that the ultimate glue guy, that connects all the pieces together, can be one of the most important parts of a winning program.

Her presence was vital both in Chania’s 4th place in Greek A1 & in National Team’s U18 silver medal in European Championships ,where she averaged almost a double double (7.1 ppg & 7.9 rpg in 25 minutes) and without a doubt, that’s not a coincidence.

Full Games :

2022 – vs Panathinaikos (Eurocup Participants)