Matthew J. Zunic (September 19, 1919 – December 15, 2006)Family Search
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A 6'3" guard, he played one season in the

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. He averaged 4.9 points per game for the Washington Capitols. He later coached at Boston University and the University of Massachusetts. He coached seven season at BU (1952–53 through 1958–59), compiling a 96-58 record (.623). He then moved to the University of Massachusetts, coaching for four seasons (1959–60 through 1962–63), compiling a 57-41 record (.582). In the 1961–62 season, Massachusetts won their first Yankee Conference title, and played in the school's first NCAA tournament.

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