Ivan Mrázek

Ivo "Ivan" Mrázek was a Czech professional basketball player and coach. At 5'7 " tall, he was a point guard. He was named one of FIBA's [50 Greatest Players |FIBA's 50 Greatest Players], in 1991.

Playing career

Club career

In his club career, Mrázek won 6 Czechoslovak League championships.

National team career

Mrázek helped lead the senior Czechoslovakia national [basketball team|Czechoslovakia national team] to a EuroBasket gold medal at the EuroBasket 1946, as well as to three EuroBasket silver medals. Mrázek was the MVP and top scorer of EuroBasket 1951. He also represented Czechoslovakia in two Summer Olympic Games.

Coaching career

In his head basketball coaching career, Mrázek was a 6 time Czechoslovak League champion.

Personal life

Mrázek was born named Ivo, but he was called Ivan by many, including his mother. Mrázek died on 4 April 2019. He was 93 years old.