| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 November 1948 Pazin, SR Croatia, Yugoslavia |
| Nationality | Slovenian / Croatian |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 265 lb (120 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 1967–1982 |
| Position | Center |
| Coaching career | 1993–2002 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1967–1969 | Gradine Pula |
| 1969–1982 | Olimpija Ljubljana |
| As coach: | |
| 1993–1994 | Gradine Pula |
| 1994–1996 | Osijek |
| 1997–1998 | Maccabi Tel Aviv |
| 1999–2000 | Cibona Zagreb |
| 2001–2002 | Split |
| Career highlights and awards | |
As player:
As head coach:
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Vinko Jelovac (alternate spelling: Vinto Jelovac) (born 18 November 1948 in Pazin, SR Croatia, Yugoslavia) is a former Slovenian-Croatian professional basketball player and coach. At a height of 2.08 m (6'10") tall, and a weight of 120 kg (265 lbs.), he played at the center position. Jelovac was named Slovenian Sportsman of the Year, in 1973 and 1974. Jelovac, who is the all-time leading scorer in the history of the Yugoslav First Federal League, was inducted into the Slovenian Athletes Hall of Fame, in 2012.