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Zrinjevac Zagreb
Košarkaški klub Zrinjevac 1937 ( en, Zrinjevac 1937 Basketball Club) is a professional men's basketball club based in Zagreb, Croatia. It competes in the Croatian First Basketball League. Name changes *KS Martinovka (1937–1945) *Element (1945) *Jedinstvo (1946–1952) *Monter (1952–1953) *Montažno (1953–1957) *Jugomontaža (1957—1964) *Trešnjevka (1964—1970) *Industromontaža (1970—1978) *Monting (1978–1988) *Montmontaža (1988—1990) *Industromontaža (1990—1992) *Zrinjevac 1937 (1992–present) Honours Domestic * HT Premijer liga finalists: 1994–95 Notable players * Franjo Arapović * Zoran Čutura * Mario Kasun * Emilio Kovačić * Ivica Marić * Ivan Meheš * Dario Šarić * Zdravko Radulović * Damjan Rudež * Ivica Zubac * Damir Tvrdić * Siniša Kelečević * Mladen Cetinja Mladen () is a South Slavic masculine given name, derived from the Slavic root ''mlad'' (, ), meaning "young". It is present in Bulgarian, Serbian, and Croatian society sin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Croatian First Basketball League
Croatian may refer to: *Croatia , image_flag = Flag of Croatia.svg , image_coat = Coat of arms of Croatia.svg , anthem = "Lijepa naša domovino"("Our Beautiful Homeland") , image_map = , map_caption = , capit ... * Croatian language * Croatian people * Croatians (demonym) See also * * * Croatan (other) * Croatia (other) * Croatoan (other) * Hrvatski (other) * Hrvatsko (other) * Serbo-Croatian (other) {{disambiguation Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ivan Meheš
Ivan Meheš (born 1965 in Zagreb) is a Croatian professional basketball coach and former player. He started playing 1975 in basketball club KK Zapruđe. Professional basketball player career ended in 2000 when he started coaching in basketball club KK Dona Dubrava. Playing career Schools Meheš attended Karl Marx Elementary School in Zagreb, Croatia, where he anchored his athletic career by playing basketball. School was competing in Yugoslavian Elementary School Championship, Croatian Elementary School Championship and Radivoj Korać Cup. In 1979 they won first place in Croatian Elementary School Championship and first place in Radivoj Korać cup in Vogošća. In Catering and Hospitality Education Center High School Zagreb, Croatia, he continued to play basketball. In 1982 he won Croatian High School Championship. In 2005 Meheš graduated Physical Education major, Senior Basketball Coach from University of Zagreb, Faculty of Kinesiology. National team In 1980 he was team c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basketball Teams Established In 1937
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, most commonly of five players each, opposing one another on a rectangular Basketball court, court, compete with the primary objective of #Shooting, shooting a basketball (ball), basketball (approximately in diameter) through the defender's hoop (a basket in diameter mounted high to a Backboard (basketball), backboard at each end of the court, while preventing the opposing team from shooting through their own hoop. A Field goal (basketball), field goal is worth two points, unless made from behind the 3 point line, three-point line, when it is worth three. After a foul, timed play stops and the player fouled or designated to shoot a technical foul is given one, two or three one-point free throws. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins, but if regulation play expires with the score tied, an additional period of play (Overtime (sports), overtime) is mandated. Players advance the ball by bouncing it while walking ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basketball Teams In Croatia
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, most commonly of five players each, opposing one another on a rectangular court, compete with the primary objective of shooting a basketball (approximately in diameter) through the defender's hoop (a basket in diameter mounted high to a backboard at each end of the court, while preventing the opposing team from shooting through their own hoop. A field goal is worth two points, unless made from behind the three-point line, when it is worth three. After a foul, timed play stops and the player fouled or designated to shoot a technical foul is given one, two or three one-point free throws. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins, but if regulation play expires with the score tied, an additional period of play (overtime) is mandated. Players advance the ball by bouncing it while walking or running (dribbling) or by passing it to a teammate, both of which require considerable skill. On offense, players may use a v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sports Teams In Zagreb
Sport pertains to any form of Competition, competitive physical activity or game that aims to use, maintain, or improve physical ability and Skill, skills while providing enjoyment to participants and, in some cases, entertainment to spectators. Sports can, through casual or organized participation, improve participants' physical health. Hundreds of sports exist, from those between single contestants, through to those with hundreds of simultaneous participants, either in teams or competing as individuals. In certain sports such as racing, many contestants may compete, simultaneously or consecutively, with one winner; in others, the contest (a ''match'') is between two sides, each attempting to exceed the other. Some sports allow a "tie" or "draw", in which there is no single winner; others provide tie-breaking methods to ensure one winner and one loser. A number of contests may be arranged in a tournament producing a champion. Many sports leagues make an annual champion by ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mladen Cetinja
Mladen () is a South Slavic masculine given name, derived from the Slavic root ''mlad'' (, ), meaning "young". It is present in Bulgarian, Serbian, and Croatian society since the Middle Ages. Notable people with the name include: * Mladen (vojvoda) ( 1323–26), Serbian magnate * * Mladen Bartolović, Bosnian footballer * Mladen Dolar, Slovenian philosopher * Mladen Erjavec, Croatian basketball coach * Mladen Krstajić, Serbian footballer * Mladen Milicevic, composer of music * Mladen Petrić, Croatian footballer * Mladen Plakalović, Bosnian cross-country skier * Mladen Rudonja, Slovenian footballer * Mladen Šekularac, Montenegrin basketball player * Mladen George Sekulovich, American actor best known as Karl Malden * Mladen Solomun, Bosnian-born German DJ and producer best known as Solomun * Mladen Stanev, Bulgarian conductor and chorus master * Mladen Stojanović, Bosnian Serb leader of Yugoslav Partisans * Mladen Vasilev, Bulgarian footballer * Mladen Vladojević ( 1330 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siniša Kelečević
Siniša Kelečević (born April 10, 1970) is a Croatian former basketball player. He played the forward and center positions. He was named to the 2002 Israeli Basketball Premier League Quintet. Biography Kelečević is from Šibenik, Croatia. He is 6' 10" (208 cm) tall, and weighs 216 pounds (98 kg). He played for Hapoel Jerusalem, Pallacanestro Trieste, Pallalcesto Amatori Udine, Acqua San Bernardo Cantu, and Telekom Baskets Bonn. Kelečević was named to the 2002 Israeli Basketball Premier League Quintet. With the Croatia men's national basketball team, Kelečević played in 47 games including in the 1995, 1997, and 1999 European Championships for Men, as well as in EuroBasket 1997 The 1997 FIBA European Championship, commonly called FIBA EuroBasket 1997, was the 30th FIBA EuroBasket regional basketball championship held by FIBA Europe, which also served as Europe qualifier for the 1998 FIBA World Championship, giving a be .... References Living people Expatri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Damir Tvrdić
Damir is a common male given name in South Slavic languages. It also occasionally appears in Central Asia and Turkic regions of Russia. It is of Slavic origin, with ''da'' meaning "give"/"take", and ''mir'', meaning "peace". It can also be a variation of a Turkish name "Demir", which means "iron". In Tatar names, DAMIR is also an acronym for "Да здравствует мировая революция", meaning "Long live the world revolution". In Croatia, the name Damir was among the most common masculine given names in the decades between 1960 and 1979. Notable people with the name include: * Damir Bajs, Croatian politician * Damir Bičanić, Croatian handball player * Damir Bjelopoljak, Bosnian volleyball player * Damir Botonjič, Slovenian football player * Damir Burić (other), several people * Damir Čakar, Montenegrin football player * Damir Čeković, Serbian football player * Damir Čerkić, Bosnian football player * Damir Desnica, Croatian football playe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ivica Zubac
Ivica Zubac (; ; born 18 March 1997) is a Croatian professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round in the 2016 NBA draft. He played for the Lakers until the 2019 trade deadline when he was traded to the Clippers. During the 2021 NBA Playoffs, he helped the Los Angeles Clippers reach the Western Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history. Professional career Europe (2013–2016) Zubac came through the youth system of Cibona and then played for Zrinjevac in the second Croatian division during the 2013–14 season. He made the roster of Cibona's men's team the following season, becoming a part of a group of prospects including Nik Slavica and Ante Žižić after the departure of Dario Šarić. He played in Croatia's top-tier level A-1 League and the ABA League his first year, and also saw action in the FIBA Europe Cup his second year. In February 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Damjan Rudež
Damjan Rudež (born 17 June 1986) is a Croatian former professional basketball player. He represented the Croatian national team. Standing at , he played at both forward positions. Professional career Europe From 2002 to 2004, Rudež played for the junior team of Zrinjevac and occasionally for the senior team. From 2004 to 2006, he played for the Belgian club Oostende, where he won his first championship in 2006. From 2006 to 2008, he played for Split. In June 2008, he signed a two-year deal with Union Olimpija. In 2009, he left Olimpija and signed with Cedevita Zagreb. On 7 July 2011, he signed a one-year deal with Cibona Zagreb. In August 2012, he signed a one-year deal with CAI Zaragoza of Spain. On 26 June 2013, he re-signed with Zaragoza on a two-year deal. In June 2014, he requested a buy-out from his contract with Zaragoza. NBA On 11 July 2014, Rudež signed a three-year deal with the Indiana Pacers. During 2014–15 NBA season, Rudež led all rookies in three-point ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zdravko Radulović
Zdravko Radulović (born December 12, 1966) is a former professional basketball player, who is now a coach. Radulović was born in Nikšić, SR Montenegro, SFR Yugoslavia. At a height of 1.91 m (6'3") tall, he played at the shooting guard position. Club career Radulović was a very prolific scorer, being the FIBA EuroLeague Top Scorer during the 1992–93 season, with an average of 23.9 points per game. Yugoslav national team Radulović was a member of the senior men's Yugoslav national team. With Yugoslavia, he won the silver medal at the 1988 Summer Olympic Games, and the gold medal at the 1989 EuroBasket. Coaching career Radulović was the head coach of the Croatian club team Cedevita, in November 2007. He followed that up by coaching Zagreb Zagreb ( , , , ) is the capital and largest city of Croatia. It is in the northwest of the country, along the Sava river, at the southern slopes of the Medvednica mountain. Zagreb stands near the international border betwee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dario Šarić
Dario Šarić (; born 8 April 1994) is a Croatian professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was selected with the 12th overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft. He also represents the senior Croatia national team. Professional career Early years Šarić began his professional career in 2009 with Zrinjevac. After joining Zagreb mid-way through the 2009–10 season, and spending much of the 2010–11 season on loan with Dubrava, Šarić won the Città di Roma EuroLeague (IJT) in May 2011, alongside teammates, Mario Hezonja and Dominik Mavra, and progressed to the Final Four of the tournament, where his team eventually won. After he had registered a triple-double in the final game with 19 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists, in addition to 10 drawn fouls, he was named the MVP of the tournament. In 2010 and 2011, Šarić was nominated for the FIBA Europe Young Player of the Year Award. In 2012, he was selected to play for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
