Slovenia
Krka repeats as Slovenian champions
Krka Novo Mesto has defended the Slovenian Telemach League after taking out Union Olimpija Ljubljana 65-61 in the finals series. It was the decisive fifth game between the clubs and Krka came through a low scoring contest to clinch its fifth straight Slovenian title, continuing the clubs’ dominance over the league. Krka Novo Mesto vs.…
Read MoreJaka Lakovic retires from Slovenian NT
Jaka Lakovic (186 cm) has announced his retirement from the Slovenian National Team. The 35-year-old long-time starting point guard of the Slovenian squad has been a member from 2001 to 2011 and then again in 2013. In his most recent run, directing traffic for his team, Lakovic averaged 3.6 ppg and 1.9 apg in 11…
Read MoreSasha Vujacic lands with Venezia
Former NBA guard Sasha Vujacic (201 cm) is headed back to Europe after agreeing on a deal to player for Umana Reyer Venezia (Italy-SerieA). The Slovenian played just two games with the Los Angeles Clippers which signed him in February 2014. He averaged just 2.5 ppg and 1.5 rpg during his brief run with the…
Read MoreUnion Olimpija upsets Partizan, 66-59
Adriatic League – Union Olimpija Ljubljana took care of business on its home turf as they came away with a 66-59 upset win over BC Partizan NiS Beograd. Slovenian club Union Olimpija made the most of their home court advantage at Ljubljana against their Serbian visitors. The visitors had an off night and struggled to…
Read MoreCedric Jackson departs Union Olimpija
Cedric Jackson (191 cm, Cleveland State´09) has brought his time with Union Olimpija Ljubljana (Slovenia, Telemach League and Adriatic League) to an end. The American will leave the club after both parties agreed a mutual departure deal, bringing to an end his stay with the team. The guard joined Union Olimpija last summer, but missed…
Read MoreEurochallenge: Quarterfinals set
The quarterfinals of the Eurochallenge have been set as Round 6 tied up the Second Stage of the competition. There was heartbreak and jubilation around Europe as teams still waiting on their qualification fates decided their destiny´s. Tartu Rock gunned down Gas Mean Medias 66-90 on the road to top Group I, and the Estonian…
Read MoreEmir Preldzic extends with Fenerbahce
Emir Preldzic (205 cm) will continue his long standing relationship with Fenerbahce Ulker Istanbul after signing a three year contract extension with the club. The Slovenian with a Turkish passport has been with the powerhouse since the start of the 2007/2008 season and will continue with the club for three more years. Fenerbahce is one…
Read MoreHasan Rizvic picked up by Pamukkale
Hasan Rizvic (212 cm) will be headed to Turkish TB2L team Pamukkale University this 2013-14. He started the season with Krasny Oktyabr Volgograd from Russia’s Superleague. Rizvic is from Bosnia and Herzegovina and is also a naturalized Slovenian. He was a former member of the Slovenian National Team in 2006-07 and 2010. Hasan was able…
Read MoreDomen Lorbek joins Royal Hali
Turkish TBL team Royal Hali Gaziantep has added Slovenian player Domen Lorbek (198 cm) for the 2013-14 season. Lorbek was a member of the Slovenian National team from 2005 to 2009 and again in 2013. He represented his country as they fought their hardest in the 2013 Eurobasket. Lorbek played was at home in 2012-13…
Read MoreBozidar Maljkovic leaves Slovenia
The Basketball Federation of Slovenia (KZS) will be on the lookout for a new national team coach after legendary tactician Bozidar Maljkovic stepped down. The 61- year old Serbian leaves with just under a year left until the Basketball World Cup 2014 in Spain, but insisted the time was right to step away. “We (Maljkovic…
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