Janusz Wiktor Wichowski (6 October 1935 in Chełm - 31 January 2013 in Valenciennes) was a Polish professional basketball player and coach. At a height of 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) tall, and a weight of 88 kg (194 lb), he played at the small forward position.

Janusz Wichowski
Personal information
Born(1935-10-06)6 October 1935
Chełm, Poland
Died31 January 2013(2013-01-31) (aged 77)
Valenciennes, France
NationalityPolish
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
Playing career1954–1971
PositionSmall forward
Coaching career1971–1981
Career history
As player:
1954–1955Ślęza Wrocław
1955–1960Polonia Warszawa
1960–1968Legia Warszawa
1968–1969Bruges
1969–1971Skra Warszawa
As coach:
1971–1981Marly Escaudain
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Representing  Poland
Men's Basketball
EuroBasket
Silver medal – second place 1963 Poland
Bronze medal – third place 1965 Soviet Union

Professional career

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Wichowski was a member of the FIBA European Selection, in 1964.

Polish national team

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As a member of the senior Polish national basketball team, Wichowski competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics, and at the 1964 Summer Olympics. He also won the silver medal at the EuroBasket 1963, and the bronze medal at the EuroBasket 1965.

Awards and accomplishments

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