Markos Kolokas (

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: Μάρκος Κολώκας; born April 21, 1977, in

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) is a Greek former professional

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player and professional

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. At a height of 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) tall, he played at both the

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and

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positions.

Professional playing career

During his professional career as a basketball player, Kolokas played with the following clubs: Amyntas, Makedonikos,

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, AEL Larissa, Olimpia Larissa, Panellinios, AENK,

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, and Kymis.

Post-playing career

After he retired from playing professional basketball, Kolokas worked as the team manager of the Greek club Kymis, and then as the team manager of the Greek club Panionios.

External links

EuroCup ProfileEurobasket.com ProfileGreek Basket League Profile

Draftexpress.com Profile
1977 births Living people A.E.L. 1964 B.C. players Amyntas B.C. players Greek basketball coaches Greek men's basketball players Kymis B.C. players Makedonikos B.C. players Maroussi B.C. players Nea Kifissia B.C. players Olympia Larissa B.C. players Panellinios B.C. players Psychiko B.C. players Power forwards Small forwards Basketball players from Athens {{Greece-basketball-bio-stub