Mihailo Poček


Mihailo Poček, sometimes also Mihajlo, is a Serbian basketball coach and former player.

Playing career

Poček played for his hometown team Metalac. He made his Yugoslav First League debut during the 1976–77 season. In 1987, he retired.
In 1990, three years after retirement, Poček signed for his hometown-based team Omladinac.

National team career

Poček was a member of the Yugoslavia junior national team that won the bronze medal at the 1978 European Championship for Juniors. Over three tournament games, he averaged 3.7 points per game. Also, he was a member of the cadet national team that won silver medal at the 1977 European Championship for Cadets. Over seven tournament games, he averaged 6.0 points per game.

Coaching career

In May 2000, Poček became a head coach for the Slovenian team Hopsi Polzela. In August 2002, Poček became a head coach for the Kumanovo of the Macedonian League. He had two stints with Koper and Ugljevik-based Rudar.
In September 2015, Poček became a head coach for the BLK Slavia Praha of the Czech Women's Basketball League.
On September 27, 2016, Poček was named the head coach for the Metalac of the Basketball League of Serbia. He left Matalac on September 27, 2019.

Personal life

His son is Velibor.