Panathinaikos defeated by Marousi in pre-season friendly

Panathinaikos suffered a 97-86 defeat against Marousi in a closed-door pre-season friendly match held on September 4, 2026, at the Agios Thomas indoor arena.

The game was marked by significant roster absences, as nine players were held out, including Sloukas, Lessort, Nunn, Hayes-Davis, Francisco, Badio, Bonga, Mitoglou, and Juancho. Head coach Zeljko Obradovic faced further injury concerns when forward Nikos Rogkavopoulos was forced to leave the court during the match due to discomfort in his left thigh.

Following the game, Rogkavopoulos underwent medical examinations at the Hygeia hospital, which confirmed a strain in his left hamstring. The 25-year-old athlete has already commenced a specialized therapeutic treatment program. His condition will be re-evaluated by the medical staff in the coming days to determine his recovery timeline. This injury adds to the ongoing physical management challenges for the team at the beginning of the new season, with other key players like Nigel Hayes-Davis and Kendrick Nunn also sidelined.