The Lahti team will be led by Tom Cooman, who has been Poikola’s assistant coach until now.
Lahti Basketball is currently in ninth place in the Korisliiga, with a five-game losing streak. There are 12 teams in the league.
Pieti Poikola coached Lahti for more than two seasons. Under Poikola, the team twice reached the play-offs, where they were knocked out in the first round both times.
Lahti Basketball will face Helsinki Seagulls in their home game on Wednesday.
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