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Atanas Golomeev

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Atanas Golomeev
Personal information
Born (1947-07-05) July 5, 1947 (age 77)
Sofia, Bulgaria
NationalityBulgarian
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Career information
CollegeMcGill University (1968–1969)
Playing career1967–1984
PositionCenter
Coaching career1985–1986
Career history
As player:
1967–1968CSKA Sofia
1969–1974Akademik Sofia
1974–1984Levski Sofia
As coach:
1985–1986Levski Sofia
Career highlights and awards

Atanas Golomeev is a retired Bulgarian basketball player and coach. At a height of 2.08 m (6'10") tall, he played at the center position. He is the most decorated Bulgarian basketball player of all time. He was named one of FIBA's 50 Greatest Players in 1991.

Bulgarian national team

As a member of the senior men's Bulgarian national basketball team, Golomeev participated in five EuroBasket competitions (1969, 1971, 1973, 1975, and 1977).[1] At the EuroBasket 1973 and EuroBasket 1975, he was the top scorer of the tournament, scoring 156 and 160 points respectively.[2][3] He earned an All-EuroBasket Team selection four times, in 1971, 1973, 1975, and 1997 .

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