Petar Skansi

Croatian basketball player and coach

Petar Skansi - Croatian basketball player and coach
Born

November 23rd, 1943
81 years ago

Died

2022
3 years ago — 79 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Croatia

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A former professional basketball player and coach, Skansi played primarily as a forward. At the club level, he achieved notable success with Cibona Zagreb, winning multiple Yugoslav championships. He transitioned to coaching after his playing career, guiding various teams including the Croatian national team. Under his leadership, the national team won a bronze medal at the 1994 FIBA World Championship.

Won multiple Yugoslav championships with Cibona Zagreb

Coached Croatian national team to bronze in 1994 FIBA World Championship

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