Vinko Jelovac
Vinko Jelovac (alternate spelling: Vinto Jelovac) (born 18 November 1948 in Pazin, SR Croatia, Yugoslavia) is a former Slovenian-Croatian professional basketball player and coach. At a height of 2.08 m (6'10") tall, and a weight of 95 kg (210 lbs.), he played at the center position. Jelovac was named Slovenian Sportsman of the Year, in 1973 and 1974. He was inducted into the Slovenian Athletes Hall of Fame, in 2012.
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | 18 November 1948 Pazin, SR Croatia, Yugoslavia |
| Nationality | Slovenian / Croatian |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 1969–1980 |
| Position | Center |
| Coaching career | 1993–2002 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1969–1980 | Olimpija |
| As coach: | |
| 1993–1994 | Pula Gradine |
| 1994–1996 | Osijek |
| 1997–1998 | Maccabi Tel Aviv |
| 1997–1998 | Cibona Zagreb |
| 2001–2002 | Split |
| Career highlights and awards | |
As player:
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Club career
During his club career, Jelovac was a long-time player of KK Olimpija.[1] He was a member of the FIBA European Selection, in 1973 and 1974. He won the Yugoslav League championship in 1970.
National team career
Jelovac competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics, and the 1976 Summer Olympics, with the senior men's Yugoslav national basketball team. He also competed at the FIBA World Cup.
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