Mihovil Nakić

Croatian basketball player From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Mihovil Nakić-Vojnović (born 31 July 1955) is a Croatian former professional basketball player. Standing at 2.04 m (6 ft 8+12 in), he played as a small forward.

Born (1955-07-31) 31 July 1955 (age 70)
NationalityCroatian
Listed height2.04 m (6 ft 8+12 in)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
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Mihovil Nakić
Nakić, in 2010.
Personal information
Born (1955-07-31) 31 July 1955 (age 70)
NationalityCroatian
Listed height2.04 m (6 ft 8+12 in)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
Playing career1973–1989
PositionSmall forward
Number4
Career history
Playing
1973–1976Industromontaža
1977–1987Cibona
1987–1988Pallalcesto Amatori Udine
1988–1989Cibona
Coaching
1997–1998Cibona
Career highlights
As player:
Medals
Representing  Yugoslavia
Men's basketball
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1980 Moscow
Bronze medal – third place1984 Los Angeles
FIBA EuroBasket
Bronze medal – third place1979 Italy
Universiade
Silver medal – second place1979 Mexico City
European Championship for Juniors
Gold medal – first place1974 FranceUnder-18
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Club career

Nakić spent most of his club career in Cibona, which he helped win back-to-back EuroLeague titles in 1985 and 1986, as well as the Saporta Cup in 1987, always supporting his great teammate, Dražen Petrović. He also won the 1982 Saporta Cup with Cibona. He was nominated for the EuroLeague's 50 Greatest Contributors list in 2008.

National team career

With the senior Yugoslav national basketball team, Nakić won the gold medal at the 1980 Summer Olympic Games, and the bronze medal at the 1984 Summer Olympic games. He also was a part of the Yugoslavian national team that won the bronze medal at the 1979 EuroBasket.

Post-playing career

After his playing career, Nakić served as Cibona's sports director.

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