Summary
Milan Melvin "Milo" Komenich (June 22, 1920 – May 25, 1977) was an American professional basketball player. His brother was fellow professional basketball player Bill Komenich.[1]
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 22, 1920 Gary, Indiana |
| Died | May 25, 1977 (aged 56) Manteca, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 212 lb (96 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Lew Wallace (Gary, Indiana) |
| College | Wyoming (1941–1943, 1945–1946) |
| Playing career | 1946–1950 |
| Position | Power forward / center |
| Career history | |
| 1946–1947 | Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons |
| 1947–1948 | Anderson Duffey Packers |
| 1948 | Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons |
| 1948–1949 | Anderson Duffey Packers |
| 1949–1950 | Anderson Packers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Collegiate career edit
Born in Gary, Indiana, he was the son of Serbian immigrants. Komenich, a 6'7 center, played collegiately at the University of Wyoming after a standout high school career at Lew Wallace High School in Gary, Indiana. He played for the Cowboys from 1941–1943 and for the 1945–46 season. Alongside guard Ken Sailors, Komenich led the Cowboys to the 1943 National Championship.
Komenich was named an All-American in 1943 and 1946. He was elected to the University of Wyoming athletics Hall of Fame in 2006 and is also a member of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame.
Professional career edit
During the 1949–50 season, Milo Komenich played in 64 games for the Anderson Packers, averaging 9.9 points per game. Komenich also played for the Fort Wayne Pistons of the National Basketball League and the Dow Chemical and 20th Century Fox teams of the AAU.
Career statistics edit
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA edit
Source[2]
Regular season edit
| Year | Team | GP | FG% | FT% | APG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949–50 | Anderson | 64 | .283 | .584 | 1.9 | 9.9 |
Playoffs edit
| Year | Team | GP | FG% | FT% | APG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Anderson | 8 | .243 | .571 | 1.8 | 8.5 |
References edit
- ^ "Bill Komenich". Peach Basket Society. December 7, 2015. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
- ^ "Milo Komenich NBA stats". Basketball Reference. Sports REference LLC. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
External links edit
- NBA statistics
- Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame page
- Wyoming Athletics Hall of Fame page