Koko Lahanas

Catherine "Koko" Lahanas is an American former basketball player. She played college basketball at Cal State Fullerton, where she led NCAA Division I women's basketball in scoring in 1994–95.

Early life Born Catherine Lahanas, she goes by "Koko", a nickname given to her by her father. Lahanas and her brother, Niko were both swimmers. Koko ranked among the top eight 100-meter freestyle specialists in the nation in the 13-14 age group. Deborah Ayres coached in the same conference as Los Medanos, at Solano College from 1990 to 1992. Later, as Cal State Fullerton's head coach, she offered Lahanas a scholarship in 1993. It was Lahanas' second 40-point game of the season. On February 26, Lahanas scored 31 as she led Fullerton to an upset win over UC Santa Barbara.

Lahanas finished her senior season averaging 26.8 points per game (ppg), which led Division I women's basketball. As a senior, she was named to the Big West Conference's women's basketball All-Tournament team, and was also a first-team All-Big West selection.

Career statistics

+ Legend GP Games played GS Games started MPG Minutes per game FG% Field goal percentage 3P% 3-point field goal percentage FT% Free throw percentage RPG Rebounds per game APG Assists per game SPG Steals per game BPG Blocks per game TO Turnovers per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high * Led Division I

College

Professional career In January 1996, Lahanas signed to play for the Hobart Islanders of the Australian-based Women's National Basketball League.