Zalgiris Kaunas brings back coach Zouros 0

A familiar face is back to Zalgiris Kaunas. Lithuanian champions inked head coach Ilias Zouros to a two-year deal on Tuesday. Zouros, aged 47, already coached Zalgiris in 2011.

Zouros returns to the Euroleague after finishing the 2011-12 season with Anadolu Efes Istanbul. He joined Turkish club after saying farewell to Zalgiris in October of 2011.

The Greek specialist coached Zalgiris in the 2010-11 season, leading it to win all three domestic titles available – Lithuanian League, Lithuanian Cup and Baltic League.

Zouros, a former Eurocup Coach of the Year with Panellinios of Greece, has also coached Olympiacos, Peristeri and Aris in his home country. He also coached Sagesse Beirut to the Lebanese League title and the Asian Club Championship and spent a season-plus with Paris Racing Basket of France, as well as reaching the 2010 Eurocup Finals with Panellinios and coaching Greek national team.