Miroljub Mitrović
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 6, 1962 |
| Nationality | Serbian |
| Career history | |
| 1976–1979 | Paraćin |
| 1979–1991 | Bosna |
| 1991 | Crvena zvezda |
| 1991–1994 | Hapoel Holon |
| 1994–1995 | Proleter Zrenjanin |
| 1995–1996 | OKK Beograd |
| 1996–1997 | Shakhtar Irkutsk |
Miroljub Mitrović (Serbian Cyrillic: Мирољуб Митровић; born 6 April 1962) is a Serbian former professional basketball player who competed at both club and international youth levels. He represented Yugoslavia at the 1980 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship, where he was a leading contributor to the junior national team.[1] He spent the majority of his career in Sarajevo, playing for KK Bosna.[2][3]
Early life and career
Miroljub Mitrović was born on 6 April 1962 in Ražanj, Serbia. He began playing basketball at a young age and quickly attracted attention for his talent at the junior level. As a teenager he played for OKK Paraćin and his performances there earned him invitations to regional camps and selections to junior representative teams.[4]
Club career
Mitrović's early club career saw him compete for OKK Paraćin, where he developed into a promising young player. His performances brought interest from several prominent Yugoslav clubs, including Borac Čačak, Crvena zvezda, and Bosna. He ultimately accepted an offer from Bosna, joining the Sarajevo-based club and contributing to its success during a golden era for Bosnian basketball.[5] Bosna won domestic championships and competed in top European competitions during his tenure.[6][7]
Later in his career he featured for clubs in Serbia, Israel and Russia.[8]
International career
Mitrović represented Yugoslavia at the 1980 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship held in Yugoslavia, averaging 11.1 points per game over seven tournament appearances. His scoring and experience helped the team compete at a high level in the European junior competition.[9]
Personal life
After retiring from professional basketball, Mitrović pursued educational and professional interests outside the sport, including coaching education and later relocation to Canada.[10] His son Nemanja is a retired basketball player who represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 2013 EuroBasket.[11]
References
- ^ "Miroljub Mitrovic – Yugoslavia – Player profile – 1980 FIBA U18 EuroBasket". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
- ^ "Na današnji dan: Bosna u punoj Zetri srušila Kukoča, Rađu i drugove". SCSport.ba. 4 February 2025. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
- ^ "Historija". KK Bosna. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
- ^ "Miroljub Mitrović – Miki" (PDF). OKK Beograd. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
- ^ "Prije 40 godina Bosna je posljednji put postala prvak Jugoslavije nakon velikog skandala u Šibeniku". Klix.ba. 9 April 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
- ^ "Miroljub Mitrović – Miki" (PDF). OKK Beograd. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
- ^ "Daba: Poslednje prvenstvo Jugoslavije u košarci". Koš Magazin. 11 January 2019. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
- ^ "Miroljub Mitrović – Miki" (PDF). OKK Beograd. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
- ^ "Miroljub Mitrovic – Yugoslavia – Player profile – 1980 FIBA U18 EuroBasket". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
- ^ "Miroljub Mitrović – Miki" (PDF). OKK Beograd. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
- ^ "Bosnia & Herzegovina National Team". Eurobasket.com. Retrieved 28 July 2012.