Dragan Aleksić ( sr-cyr, Драган Алексић; born 1 May 1970), also credited as Dragan Alekszics in Hungary, is a Serbian professional

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coach and former player. He currently serves as the head coach for PVSK-Veolia of the

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Playing career

Aleksić started his professional career in Belgrade-based team

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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, Aleksić had more stints in Bosnia ( Banjalučka pivara and Bosna ASA) and Serbia & Montenegro (

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). In November 2004, he signed for Szolnoki Olaj of 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 *

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winner: 1 (with PVSK-Veolia: 2008–09) ;As coach *

champion: 3 (with Szolnoki Olaj: 2013–14, 2014–15, 2017–18) *

winner: 4 (with Szolnoki Olaj: 2013–14, 2014–15, 2017–18, 2018–19)

Playing career

Coaching career

Administrative career

Career achievements and awards

References

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