Michael Koch (basketball)
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Representing  Germany
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.svg.png){kind=icon} | 1993 Germany | Germany |
Michael Koch (born January 13, 1966 in Lich, Hesse) is a German professional basketball coach and a retired professional player. Most recently, he was the coach of Medi Bayreuth from 2014–2016. Prior to his stint in Bayreuth, he was the head coach of Telekom Baskets Bonn from 2005 to 2013.
Playing career
Koch played in Germany for MTV 1846 Giessen, Steiner Bayreuth, and TSV Bayer 04 Leverkusen. As a player of Bayreuth he won the German League championship (1989) and 2 German Cups (1988, 1989). Playing for Leverkusen Koch won 5 German League championships (1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996) and 2 German cups (1993, 1995).
In 1996, he moved to Panathinaikos. Playing for Panathinaikos, Koch won 4 Greek League championships (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001), the Euroleague (2000), and the FIBA Intercontinental Cup (1996). He was also a SuproLeague finalist (2001), and a Saporta Cup semifinalist (1998).
In 2001, he moved to Maroussi and was a Korać Cup semifinalist (2002). The next year he moved to Ionikos NF.
German national team
While playing for the senior men's German national basketball team, Koch won the gold medal at the EuroBasket 1993 at Germany. He played 140 times for Germany between 1985 and 1998.[1]