Atanas Golomeev

Atanas Golomeev
Personal information
Born(1947-07-05)5 July 1947
Sofia, Bulgaria
Died12 August 2023(2023-08-12) (aged 76)
NationalityBulgarian
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
CollegeMcGill (1968–1969)
Playing career1965–1984
PositionCenter
Coaching career1985–1986
Career history
As player:
1965–1968CSKA Sofia
1969–1974Academic Sofia
1974–1981Levski Sofia
1981–1983Adana
1983–1984Levski Sofia
As coach:
1985–1986Levski Sofia
Career highlights and awards
As a player

As a head coach

FIBA Hall of Fame as player

Atanas Golomeev (Bulgarian: Атанас Голомеев 5 July 1947 – 12 August 2023) was a Bulgarian professional 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. In 2019, he was inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame.