Igor Kokoskov to Join Men's Basketball Staff
8/5/1999 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
August 19, 1999
Columbia, Mo. - Igor Kokoskov, a former basketball player on the Yugoslavian National Team, and current assistant coach for Yugoslavia's Junior National Team, will be the newest member of the Missouri men's basketball coaching staff. Kokoskov, who is currently an assistant for Belgrade Partizan, will join the staff upon completion of his coaching duties at the European Championships, as announced today by Missouri Head Coach Quin Snyder.
He will replace Bruce Fraser, who has moved on to pursue interests outside of basketball. Kokoskov spent much of last year at Duke University observing the men's basketball team, where he first formed his relationship with Snyder. Snyder was immediately impressed with Kokoskov's knowledge of the game. "He's a great teacher and has a depth of understanding of the basketball fundamentals, something I know is a trademark of international basketball," Snyder said.
Kokoskov is looking forward to joining the team. "I am honored by the confidence Quin Snyder has shown in me as a coach," he said. "I promise to justify that trust with my professionalism, conduct and enthusiasm. I am thrilled with the opportunity to coach at the collegiate level and am excited to come to Missouri," Kokoskov said.
Excited about the diversity of his staff, Snyder believes Kokoskov's addition reflects the strength of international basketball. "We're trying to formulate a staff that can serve our players both on and off the floor. I'm looking for talented coaches that bring unique gifts to Missouri, and I believe Igor has much to offer our group."
