Vangelis Mantzaris shares personal speculation regarding Panathinaikos coaching position

During an appearance on the SDNA show Magic EuroLeague on March 13, 2026, basketball player Vangelis Mantzaris suggested that Dimitris Itoudis might become the head coach of Panathinaikos next season. Mantzaris, currently a guard for Mykonos and a former Olympiacos player, explicitly clarified that this statement is his own personal estimation rather than based on inside information. He emphasized that he lacks specific knowledge about the club's plans. The statement was framed as a speculative opinion derived from his ability to read sporting situations. No official announcements or confirmed reports have been released by the Panathinaikos administration regarding the coaching role for the upcoming season. The remarks have circulated in media as a prediction rather than a factual development.