Project B Hires Igor Kokoskov as Head of Player Development
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Startup league Project B has appointed veteran coach Igor Kokoskov as its head of player development, according to the Associated Press.
The 54-year-old Serbian spent last season guiding Turkish powerhouse Anadolu Efes and brings more than two decades of NBA experience, largely as an assistant. His résumé includes one year at the helm of the Phoenix Suns, a run with the Serbian national team, and a championship campaign with Slovenia at EuroBasket 2017. Kokoskov’s most recent NBA stop came with the Atlanta Hawks in 2024/25.
He is the second high-profile hire for Project B in recent weeks. Former Hawks general manager Landry Fields was recently tapped to oversee the league’s men’s basketball division. Project B has already secured commitments from several prominent WNBA players and intends to recruit current and former NBA players, along with top international prospects, for its developmental program.
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Source: HoopsRumors
