Miha Zupan

Basketball player and national team member

Miha Zupan - Basketball player and national team member
Born

September 13th, 1982
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Slovenia

Links & References

Played professional basketball in Slovenia and other European leagues. Represented Slovenia in international competitions, including the FIBA EuroBasket. Contributed significantly to team success during tenure in multiple clubs, showcasing skill both as a power forward and center.

Represented Slovenia at FIBA EuroBasket

Played for Union Olimpija in the Adriatic League

Competed in various European basketball leagues

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