Koljian played two seasons at USF, 1955-1956 and 1956-1957 on the NCAA Championship team, after transferring from Menlo College. He was a native of Springfield, MA who attended Cathedral High School. He graduated in 1957 with a Bachelor's in Business. He is now a retired real estate executive in Walnut Creek, CA.
Heading the parade of new Green and Gold cagers, who should add strength to the Dons this year in defense of their collegiate crown, is 6 ft. 5 in. Carl Boldt, recently discharged from the Army and named All-Army last season. Boldt, a 195 pound forward, played ball at Glendale Junior College and was named to the All-American Junior College squads in 1952 and 1953. Other JC transfers include John Koljian and Michael Preseau, both from Menlo College. Koljian, from Cathedral High in Springfield, MA, was All-State forward in his prep days.
Brown scored 15 points. Mike Farmer, still suffering from the flu, owned the backboards, and hooked in 10 points anyway. And some here-to-fore reserves surprised and delighted Don rooters. John Koljian hit two dandy set-shots, and hustling Mike Preaseau and Charlie Russell held dangerous Art Powell to a couple of field goals (TheFoghorn).
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