Milorad Sokolović


Milorad Sokolović, also known by his nickname Soko, was a Serbian basketball player, coach and sports journalist. He represented the Yugoslavia national basketball team internationally.

Basketball career

Playing career

Sokolović played for Belgrade-based teams Metalac and Crvena zvezda of the Yugoslav First League. He won six National Championships with the Zvezda.
Sokolović was a member of the Yugoslavia national basketball team at the 1950 FIBA World Championship in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Over four tournament games, he averaged 0.5 points per game. The World Championship in Argentina was the inaugural tournament.

Coaching career

Sokolović coached women's team of Crvena zvezda in the Yugoslav Women's Basketball League during 1950s. He succeeded Nebojša Popović on that coaching position.
Sokolović coached Yugoslavia women's national team on 1958 European Women's Basketball Championships in Poland.

Administrator

Sokolović served as the secretary-general of the Yugoslav Basketball Federation.

Journalism

Sokolović also worked as a sports journalist, contributing to Sport, a Serbian daily sports newspaper.

Career achievements and awards