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Soulis Markopoulos, legendary Greek basketball coach, dies at 77
Soulis Markopoulos, an iconic figure in Greek basketball, has passed away at the age of 77. His death has prompted widespread mourning and condolences from major clubs, including PAOK, Aris, Iraklis, AEK, and Marousi, as well as the Hellenic Basketball Federation.
Markopoulos enjoyed a coaching career spanning five decades. He holds the record for the most appearances as a head coach in the Greek top division, with over 700 games. His most significant achievement occurred in 1994 when he led PAOK to victory in the Korac Cup, defeating Stefanel Trieste in the final.
Before transitioning to coaching in 1978, he played for clubs such as Olympios 40 Ekklisies and Diokritos. He was recognized for his tactical expertise and professional ethics, eventually being inducted into the Greek basketball Hall of Fame in 2023.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Soulis Markopoulos has passed away at the age of 77. www.pickandroll.gr · www.flash.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] He led PAOK to win the Korac Cup in 1994. www.pickandroll.gr · www.flash.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] He was named best coach of the A1 league during the 2007-08 season. www.newsbomb.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] He coached teams including Iraklis, PAOK, Aris, Makedonikos, AEK, and Marousi. www.pickandroll.gr · www.flash.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] He played for Dimokritos until 1978. www.pickandroll.gr · www.flash.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Markopoulos served the sport for more than four decades. www.pickandroll.gr · www.flash.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Markopoulos had over 700 appearances on the coaching bench. www.pickandroll.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] He played for Olympi 40 Ekklisies from 1967 to 1972. www.pickandroll.gr · www.flash.gr