HEBA A1 PREVIEW: Kolossos Rodou hosts Karditsas in Rhodes

RHODES, Greece (Interstat) — Kolossos Rodou will look to snap a losing streak when it hosts Karditsas on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Venetokleio Sports Hall in a Greek HEBA A1 matchup.

Kolossos Rodou (7-15) enters the game on a three-game losing skid across all competitions. The team last played April 18, falling 108-93 at Maroussi despite 24 points and 10 rebounds from forward Gabriel Jau Galvanini. The 6-foot-8 Brazilian also posted a double-double in the loss at Peristeri on April 4, finishing with eight points and 10 rebounds.

Karditsas (12-25) comes to Rhodes riding momentum after a 95-79 victory over Promitheas Patras on April 18. Point guard Brandon Jefferson led the way with 22 points, four rebounds and four assists in 26 minutes. The veteran guard has scored at least 17 points in each of his past three games, including 26 points in a 93-90 loss at PAOK on April 4.

The teams met once earlier this season, with Karditsas claiming a 75-73 home win on Oct. 25.

Karditsas has split its last four games overall, with wins against Panionios and Promitheas Patras, and narrow losses to PAOK and Maroussi. The team has also played in European competition this season, recording a win at Tofas and a loss at Alba Berlin.

Kolossos Rodou has struggled defensively, allowing an average of 95 points over its last three losses. The team’s last win came March 21, a 98-76 victory at Promitheas Patras.

Tipoff is set for 4 p.m. local time.