Matthew J. Zunic (September 19, 1919 â December 15, 2006) was an American professional basketball player and coach. He played college basketball at the George Washington University. A 6'3" guard, he played one season in the Basketball Association of America (BAA), a precursor to the NBA. 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 (1952âÂÂ53 through 1958âÂÂ59), compiling a 96âÂÂ58 record (.623). He then moved to the University of Massachusetts, coaching for four seasons (1959âÂÂ60 through 1962âÂÂ63), compiling a 57âÂÂ41 record (.582). In the 1961âÂÂ62 season, Massachusetts won their first Yankee Conference title, and played in the school's first NCAA tournament.