Team Management

Dion Karagiannis is the chairman of the Tshwane Suns Basketball team participating in the Basketball National League South Africa. Dion is a renowned businessman (originally from Greece) who is passionate about family and basketball (often seen at every game with his wife and two boys emphatically supporting his team).

Evan Mervis sits as one of the directors for the team while owning a jewellery company known as Mervis Jewellery. With his expertise in business strategy, Evan brings unique insights and implementation into the day to day operations of the team. He’s a dedicated family man and has always brought his entire family to every game.

Dean is a business mogul, sitting on the boards of different companies in South Africa. He is passionate about the city of Tshwane and its people as a native of Pretoria. As an influential figure, Dean has helped usher in opportunities for the team. He is a dedicated family man whose wife and 3 kids attend every game with him.

Tich is in charge of the operations, roster construction, marketing and financial management of the team. He comes from a background in Actuarial Science and Risk Management, and has played the game at the highest level in South Africa. He is tasked with building a roster that has the right combination of talent and fit.