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Former Ohio State Center Kosta Koufos Joins Cleveland Cavaliers Staff in Player Development Role

The Cleveland Cavaliers have a new, familiar face as part of their coaching staff this season.

Former Ohio State center Kosta Koufos joined the wine and gold this offseason. The Canton, Ohio, native will be a member of the Cavs' player development staff this season, according to a source.

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First flick of Media Day presented by @ClevelandClinic! #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/XLz240MlKs — Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) September 29, 2025

Before Cleveland's win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night, Koufos was seen working out with Cavs center Thomas Bryant.