Borislav Stanković 1925 – 2020

Biography

Borislav Stanković was born on July 9, 1925, in Bihać, a city in the Balkans during a period of significant regional transformation. He would go on to become a notable figure in Serbian basketball history, contributing to the sport both as a player and as a coach during his lifetime. His career spanned much of the twentieth century, a time when basketball was growing throughout Europe and taking deeper root in the Balkan region.

Throughout his life, Stanković remained connected to the basketball community, bringing his knowledge and experience to the sport in multiple capacities. His work as both player and coach allowed him to influence the development of the game in Serbia across several decades. He witnessed and participated in the evolution of basketball as it became an increasingly important part of Serbian athletic culture and national pride.

Stanković spent his final years in Belgrade, Serbia’s capital, where he passed away on March 20, 2020. His legacy remains part of Serbian basketball’s heritage, representing a generation of athletes and coaches who helped establish the sport’s foundation in the region.