Ranko Žeravica
Basketball player and coach
Basketball player and coach
1929
97 years ago
Athletes & Sports Figures
Serbia
A prominent figure in Serbian basketball, played for the Yugoslav national team and contributed significantly as a coach. Achieved notable success during coaching career, leading various teams in the Yugoslav leagues. The coaching career included tenure with the national team, where significant results in European competitions were attained. Also part of the success achieved with the Partizan team during the 1970s and 1980s.
Played for the Yugoslav national basketball team
Coached the Yugoslav national team
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