[7] On 26 January 2024, Zouros signed as head coach of AEK Athens of the Greek Basket League for the rest of the season.

[8] On June 6 2024, Ilias Zouros resigned as head coach Sagesse SC Of the Lebanese Basketball League for the 2024-2025 season.

Zouros was announced as the new head coach of the senior men's Greek national basketball team in March 2011.

On 18 February 2016, Zouros was appointed as head coach of the senior men's Georgian national team.

In September 2023, Zouros' contract was not renewed, ending his tenure as head coach after nearly eight years.