Tiit Sokk
Estonian basketball player and coach
Born
November 15th, 1964
60 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Estonia
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A prominent figure in Estonian basketball, Sokk played as a point guard and represented the national team in various international competitions. During the peak of his playing career, he was part of the Soviet Union national team and contributed to their successes in the European Championships. After retiring from professional play, transitioned into coaching, guiding various teams in the Estonian league and national squad. Sokk's influence on Estonian basketball extended through his dual roles as player and coach.
Represented the Soviet Union national team
Coached the Estonian national basketball team
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