Ido Kozikaro (עידו קוז'יקרו; originally Cojocaru) (born January 8, 1978) is an Israeli 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) tall center former basketball player. He is mostly known for his tenure playing for Maccabi Haifa BC.[1][2] In 2002-03 he was the top rebounder in the Israel Basketball Premier League.
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | January 8, 1978 Kiryat Shmona, Israel |
| Nationality | Israeli |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 260 lb (118 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 1996–2014 |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1996-2003 | Hapoel Galil Elyon |
| 2003-2006 | Hapoel Jerusalem |
| 2006-2008 | Ironi Nahariya |
| 2008-2010 | Maccabi Haifa |
| 2010-2012 | Hapoel Gilboa Galil |
| 2012-2014 | Maccabi Haifa |
| As coach: | |
| 2014-2016 | Maccabi Haifa (team manager) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Professional career
editKozikaro made his debut with Hapoel Galil Elyon in 1996–97, and played with the team through its 2002–03 championship season.[2] In 2002-03 he was the top rebounder in the Israel Basketball Premier League. He played for Hapoel Jerusalem from 2003–04 through its 2005–07 championship season.[2]
He played for Hapoel Ironi Nahariya in 2006–07 and its 2007–08 championship season.[2] Kozikaro played for Maccabi Haifa from 2008–09 through its 2009–10 championship season.[2] He signed with Hapoel Gilboa Galil Elion for the 2010–11 season.[2]
Israeli national team
editHe was a member of the Israeli U-22 National Team at the 1998 European U-22 Championship.[2] He was a member of the Israeli National Team at the 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2009 European Championships.[2]