Božidar Munćan Explained

Božidar Munćan
Birth Date:1925
Death Date:1990
Nationality:Serbian
Career Position:Guard
Career Number:15
Career Start:1942
Career End:1953
Coach Start:1962
Coach End:1963
Years1:1942
Team1:BASK
Years2:1945
Team2:Yugoslav Army
Years3:1946–1953
Team3:Partizan
Cyears1:1962–1963
Cteam1:Partizan
Highlights:As player:

Božidar "Boža" Munćan was a Serbian basketball player and coach. He represented the Yugoslavia national basketball team internationally.

Playing career

Munćan played for Belgrade-based teams Yugoslav Army and Partizan of the Yugoslav First League. During the 1945 season with Yugoslav Army, he won the National Championships.

National team career

Munćan was a member of the Yugoslavia national team which participated at the 1947 FIBA European Championship in Prague, Czechoslovakia. Over two tournament games, he averaged 1.0 point per game.[1]

Coaching career

Munćan coached Partizan for two seasons in the Yugoslav First League where he compiled a 21–15 record.[2]

Career achievements and awards

Coaching record

Yugoslav First Men's Basketball League

SeasonTeamGamesWLW %Result
1962Partizan18 9 9 6th
1963Partizan18 12 6 Runner-up
Career362115

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1947 Yugoslavia 15 - Bozo Muncan . fiba.basketball . 10 January 2019.
  2. Web site: Andrea Trinkijeri je PRVI STRANI TRENER u 73 godine dugoj istoriji Partizana . sport.blic.rs . 12 January 2019.