After Igor Kokoskov, former head coach of the Georgian national basketball team, has been appointed as a head coach of the Slovenian national team, the Georgian Basketball Federation started looking for a new specialist. 49-year-old Greek head coach Ilias Zouros who is one of the candidates was in Tbilisi at weekend.

“World Sport” talked to Mikheil Gabrichidze, president of the Georgian Basketball Federation, about the visit of Zouros.

- Does the visit of Ilias Zouros mean that he is a new head coach of the Georgian national team?

- We have almost reached agreement with Zouros.

- What does almost mean?

- There are few details left and he will become a head coach of our national team.

- Besides Zouros, who wanted to work for our national team?

- Velimir Perasovic, Jure Zdovc, Zoran Lukic and others.

- Why did you make your choice on Zouros?

- Unlike his opponents, Zouros will not work for a club and will spend all his energy on our national team. He will also attend the Georgian national championship.

- It would be better if Zouros will also pay attention to development of children’s basketball.

- We think the same and Zouros agreed on it.

- Does Mr. Ilias know candidates of our national team?

- He knows leaders well.

- If it is not a secret, how much salary will Zouros receive?

- Nearly as much as Kokoskov had.

- Many people do not know how much Kokoskov had…

- I think it is not good to talk about the salary of Zouros without his permission.

- How many days will Mr. Ilias spend in Tbilisi?

- Zouros has already left Tbilisi.

- Finally, when will new head coach of “Crusaders” be appointed?

- Everything will be found out next week.