Born: 19-08- 1991
Nationality: Greek
Height: 210cm
Positions: Power Forward/ Center
Previous Teams : Ilysiakos Athens (Greece A1), Kolossos Rodou(Greece A1), KAO Dramas (Greece A1), Aries Trikala BC (Greece A1) , Doxa Lefkadas (Greece A1) , ASE Doukas (Greece A2), GS Maroussi BC (Greece A2)
Achievements/Awards:
- Greek National Team U16 -2007
- European Championships in Rethymnon Greece – 2007
- Winner of the World School Games (Vyronas Lyceum) taken place in Pau, France- 2007
- Albert Schweitzer International Tournament in Mannheim(World Championships U18) – WINNER 2008
- Greek National Team U18- 2008
- Greek National Team U18- 2009
- European Championships U18 in Metz, France- 2009
- Greek National Team U20 -2010
- Greek National Team U20 -2011
- European Championships U20 in Bilbao , Spain-2011 ( 9.5 points & 4.0 rebounds per game, 51.6 % FGP)
- ADIDAS Eurocamp in Treviso -2011
Scouting Report:
The sculpted Koukoulas has a prototypical body for an NBA Power Forward/Center, standing 210 cm tall, with a huge reach.Combining his great size with phenomenal mobility, speed and quickness he becomes a deadly threat for every opponent. He is not afraid of contact and uses his muscles to outpower his opponents at the paint. Super athletic. An agile and mobile big, with nimble feet, good speed, great quickness, and vertical explosiveness. Excellent around the rim, scoring regularly on put-backs and alley opps. His offensive arsenal includes very quick drop-steps, jump hooks, and turn-around jumpers . Uses a variety of ball and body fakes to create space for his shot, including the renowned “Dream Shake.” Draws a bunch of fouls . An active and aggressive weak-side defender. Covers a lot of ground with his length and huge strides . Stats don’t tell the full story – on the defensive end, he alters a number of shots and is generally disruptive . Not timid – willing to put a body on someone and mix it up in the paint . Sets solid screens. Doesn’t panic when double teamed .
Manolis has all it takes to compete at the highest level.-
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