after spending two seasons in the greek 2nd division, kavala was promoted again to the top-tier greek basket league. during the 2015–16 season, steve giatzoglou, became the team's head coach, after replacing giannis tzimas, due to the poor performances of the club to begin the season, and in order for the club to avoid relegation. eventually, the club was relegated anyway, after finishing in 14th place in the league.