Serbia
2016 Olympic Games: two qualifier finals set
Four nations are on the brink of making the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, but only two will reach the prestigious tournament. The finals of the Olympic Qualifiers in both Serbia and Italy have been locked, with the host nations to compete in both. Italy will meet Croatia in the final of the…
Read MoreNenad Krstic lands with Galatasaray
Galatasaray Liv Hospital Istanbul (Turkey-BSL) is continuing its rebuilding process with the addition of veteran big man Nenad Krstic (212 cm). He is a 32-year-old Serbian player who was a member of the Serbian national team from 2008 to 2014. Nenad will be bringing a wealth of experience to the team this season. He was…
Read MoreMaik Zirbes pens with Maccabi Tel-Aviv
Maik Zirbes (208 cm) has agreed to terms with Maccabi Fox Tel-Aviv (Israel-Winner League) and will be joining the team for the upcoming 2016-17 season. Maik is a 26-year-old German player who has been a member of the German national team since 2009. He had a productive 2015-16 season with the Adriatic League and Serbian…
Read MoreDanilo Sibalic re-signed by Igokea
Serbian forward Danilo Sibalic (204 cm) has been signed by BC Igokea Aleksandrovac (Bosnia-Division I) to a deal for the 2016-17 season. He started the 2015-16 season in his home Serbia playing for Smederevo 1953 (Serbia-KLS). He played 14 games for them and averaged 18.0 ppg and 4.1 rpg. In January Danilo was picked up…
Read MoreRed Star sweeps Adriatic Finals 3-0, retains Title
Crvena Zvezda “Red Star” Telekom Beograd has completed its sweep of its Adriatic league Finals series with Mega Leks to retain the championship. A low-scoring third game saw the Serbian powerhouse cap off its dominant post-season run with a 49-61 victory. It was a pleasant turn of events for the Belgrade franchise, which had the…
Read MoreDjordje Gagic joins Iberostar Tenerife
Iberostar Tenerife CB Canarias (Spain-Liga Endesa) strengthened its roster with the addition of Djordje Gagic (210 cm) this 2016. He is a 25-year-old Serbian player who was a member of the Serbian national team in 2013. Djordje began the 2015-16 season on the roster of Italian club Enel Basket Brindisi (Italy-Serie A). Gagic played 10…
Read MoreAleksandar Pavlovic departs Panathinaikos
Veteran Aleksandar Pavlovic (200 cm) has parted ways with Greek club Panathinaikos Athens (Greece-A1) this 2016. Pavlovic is a Montenegrin player who has dual citizenship from Serbia. He was a former member of the Serbia Montenegro national team from 2003 to 2006. Aleksandar later was a member of the Montenegrin national team in 2008. He…
Read MoreMega Leks sweeps Buducnost 2-0
From the very beginning the Adriatic League semi-final match-up between BC Mega Leks and KK Buducnost Voli Podgorica was a “David vs. Goliath” affair. Buducnost was dominant throughout the regular season and even ended as the regular season champions. Game 1 was a surprise to many as Mega Leks came up with the 81-85 upset…
Read MoreMega Leks stuns Buducnost in Adriatic Semis
The Adriatic League post-season kicked off with Game 1 of the series between top seeded KK Buducnost Voli Podgorica and BC Mega Leks. Heading into the game, Buducnost was touted as the heavy favorite to advance. They were, after all, not only the regular season champions but also swept Mega Leks, winning both of their…
Read MoreAdriatic League Playoff Preview
The Adriatic League 2015-16 regular is now in the books and well-deserved congratulations go out to KK Buducnost Voli Podgorica for finishing as the regular season champs. They capped off an impressive season with a strong and uncontested 23-3 record. The Adriatic League Playoffs are set to take place on March 12, with the Top…
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