Margus Metstak
Estonian basketball player and coach
Born
June 16th, 1961
64 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Estonia
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Played professional basketball primarily in Estonia and held coaching positions in several clubs. Contributed to the development of basketball in Estonia through coaching youth and senior teams. Played an essential role in the Estonian national basketball team during the late 1980s. Took part in the EuroBasket competitions, showcasing skills in a critical period for basketball in the region.
Represented the Estonian national basketball team in EuroBasket
Coached various Estonian basketball clubs
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