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Biography
Dragiša Vučinić (Serbian Cyrillic: Драгиша Вучинић; April 4, 1948), is a Serbian former professional basketball player and former coach.
Playing career
Crvena zvezda
Vučinić spent, almost, entire playing career in Crvena zvezda, where he played in the end of 1960s and during 1970s. He is ranked 2nd all-time Crvena zvezda leader in seasons played (13, along with Vladimir Cvetković), 4th in games played (349) and 5th in points scored (4,612). From 1967 till 1975, Vučinić played 200 consecutive games, and he remains as one of two players in Yugoslav Basketball League history who played more than 200 consecutive games.
Yugoslavia national team
As a player for the Yugoslavia national team Vučinić won a silver medal at 1971 European Championship in West Germany. Also, he won two silver medals for Yugoslavia Under-18 national team at European Championship for Juniors (1966 in Italy and 1968 in Spain).
Coaching career
Vučinić briefly coached Crvena zvezda during 1978–79 season (7 games).
Basketball executive career
During the 1990s Vučinić was the president of the Crvena zvezda, when he collaborated with his former teammate Dragan Kapičić. Also, he has held the offices of President of Basketball Federation of Serbia.
Career achievements
Player
- FIBA European Cup Winner's Cup winner: 1 (with Crvena zvezda: 1973–74).
- Yugoslav League champion: 2 (with Crvena zvezda: 1968–69, 1971–72).
- Yugoslav Cup winner: 3 (with Crvena zvezda: 1970–71, 1972–73, 1974–75).