Dragan Aleksić ( sr-cyr, Драган Алексић; born 1 May 1970), also credited as Dragan Alekszics in Hungary, is a Serbian professional
basketball
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coach and former player. He currently serves as the head coach for
PVSK-Veolia of the
Hungarian League Hungarian may refer to:
* Hungary, a country in Central Europe
* Kingdom of Hungary, state of Hungary, existing between 1000 and 1946
* Hungarians/Magyars, ethnic groups in Hungary
* Hungarian algorithm, a polynomial time algorithm for solving the ...
.
Playing career
Aleksić started his professional career in Belgrade-based team
Crvena zvezda
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. In 1991, he joined
Spartak Subotica. In 1998, he joined
Radnički Belgrade for the 1998–99 season. Aleksić played the 1999–2000 season in Israel, for
Haifa
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. After the season in Israel, Aleksić had stints in Slovakia (
Slovakofarma Pezinok) and Russia (
Lokomotiv Mineralnye Vody).
In 2001, Aleksić joined Tuzla-based
Sloboda Dita of the
ABA League
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and the
Bosnia and Herzegovina Championship. On December 12, 2001, he set his ABA League career-high in points when he scored 41 points in a 92–86 road win over
Zadar
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. He also recorded 7 rebounds, 7 assists, and 7 steals. He shot 7/17 from two, 5/8 from three, shooting at 48.0% from the
field
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. He also shot 12/17 from the free-throw line. On February 2, 2002, Aleksić set his ABA League career-high in assists when he dished 14 assists in a 90-79 home win over
Kvarner Novi Resort. He also recorded 13 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals.
After one season in
Tuzla
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, Aleksić had more stints in Bosnia (
Banjalučka pivara and
Bosna ASA) and Serbia & Montenegro (
Atlas
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). In November 2004, he signed for
Szolnoki Olaj of the
Hungarian League Hungarian may refer to:
* Hungary, a country in Central Europe
* Kingdom of Hungary, state of Hungary, existing between 1000 and 1946
* Hungarians/Magyars, ethnic groups in Hungary
* Hungarian algorithm, a polynomial time algorithm for solving the ...
. He left Szolnoki after the end of the season.
Coaching career
In January 2017, Aleksić was named a head coach of the Hungarian team
Soproni.
On 14 July 2017, Aleksić signed for
Szolnoki Olaj.
Administrative career
In 2016, Aleksić became the technical director for
SCM U Craiova of the
Romanian League. In January 2017, he parted ways with SCM U Craiova.
Career achievements and awards
;As player
*
Hungarian Cup
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winner: 1
(with PVSK-Veolia: 2008–09)
;As coach
*
Hungarian League Hungarian may refer to:
* Hungary, a country in Central Europe
* Kingdom of Hungary, state of Hungary, existing between 1000 and 1946
* Hungarians/Magyars, ethnic groups in Hungary
* Hungarian algorithm, a polynomial time algorithm for solving the ...
champion: 3
(with Szolnoki Olaj: 2013–14, 2014–15, 2017–18)
*
Hungarian Cup
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winner: 4
(with Szolnoki Olaj: 2013–14, 2014–15, 2017–18, 2018–19)
References
External links
Coach Profileat eurobasket.com
Player Profileat eurobasket.com
Player Profileat proballers.com
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Player Profileat realgm.com
Player Profileat euroleague.net
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1970 births
Living people
KK Beopetrol/Atlas Beograd players
KK Borac Banja Luka players
KK Bosna Royal players
KK Crvena zvezda players
KK Sloboda Tuzla players
KK Spartak Subotica players
Maccabi Haifa B.C. players
Serbian basketball executives and administrators
Serbian expatriate basketball people in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Serbian expatriate basketball people in Israel
Serbian expatriate basketball people in Hungary
Serbian expatriate basketball people in Slovakia
Serbian expatriate basketball people in Romania
Serbian expatriate basketball people in Russia
Serbian men's basketball coaches
Serbian men's basketball players
Shooting guards
Szolnoki Olaj KK players
PBC Lokomotiv-Kuban players
Sportspeople from Podujevë
PVSK Panthers players
BKK Radnički players
Yugoslav men's basketball players
Kosovo Serbs
Serbia and Montenegro men's basketball players
Serbia and Montenegro expatriate sportspeople in Israel
Serbia and Montenegro expatriate sportspeople in Slovakia
Serbia and Montenegro expatriate sportspeople in Russia
Serbia and Montenegro expatriate sportspeople in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Serbia and Montenegro expatriate sportspeople in Hungary
Expatriate basketball coaches