The Slovenia men's national basketball team ( sl, Slovenska košarkarska reprezentanca) represents
Slovenia
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in international
basketball
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competitions, and is managed by the
Basketball Federation of Slovenia
The Basketball Federation of Slovenia ( sl, Košarkarska zveza Slovenije) also known as KZS is the governing body of basketball in Slovenia. It was founded in 1950 as a member of the larger Yugoslav Basketball Federation (see also: Basketball in ...
. Since the independence of Slovenia in 1991, the national team has competed at every
EuroBasket
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, and reached the knockout stage at every championship since 2005. Their greatest achievement overall at the tournament came at
EuroBasket 2017
EuroBasket 2017 was the 40th edition of the EuroBasket championship that was organized by FIBA Europe and held between 31 August and 17 September 2017. Beginning from 2017, the continental championships take place every four years with a similar ...
, where they won all nine games and became European champions.
As of November 2022, Slovenia is ranked 7th in the
FIBA World Ranking
The FIBA Men's World Ranking are FIBA's rankings of national basketball teams. FIBA ranks both men's and women's national teams for both senior and junior competitions. It also publishes combined rankings for all mixed-sex competitions.
Not incl ...
.
History
Before Slovenia's independence in 1991, Slovenian players represented
International Basketball Federation
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in 1992 and played its first official game on 22 June 1992 against
Bulgaria
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in the qualification rounds for the
1992 Summer Olympics
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.
FIBA World Cup
Slovenia debuted at the
FIBA World Cup
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in the 2006 edition after qualifying as the sixth-placed team of the
EuroBasket 2005
The 2005 FIBA European Championship, commonly called FIBA EuroBasket 2005, was the 34th FIBA EuroBasket regional basketball championship held by FIBA Europe. It also served as Europe qualifier for the 2006 FIBA World Championship, giving a berth ...
. In the
2010
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and
2014
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editions, Slovenia reached the quarter-finals; their highest overall finish is seventh place in 2014.
EuroBasket
Between May and June 1993, Slovenia competed in the qualifiers for the
EuroBasket 1993
The 1993 FIBA European Championship, commonly called FIBA EuroBasket 1993, was the 28th FIBA EuroBasket regional basketball championship, held by FIBA Europe. It was held in Germany between 22 June and 4 July 1993. Sixteen national teams entered ...
, where the team won all seven games and therefore qualified for its first
EuroBasket
EuroBasket, also commonly referred to as the European Basketball Championship, is the main international basketball competition that is contested quadrennially, by the senior men's national teams that are governed by FIBA Europe, which is the E ...
. At the main tournament, held in Germany, Slovenia finished in 14th place out of 16 teams with one win and two defeats.
Slovenia did not reach the knockout stages of the competition until the 2005 edition, where the team, coached by
Aleš Pipan
Aleš Pipan (born 24 May 1959) is a Slovenian basketball coach and former basketball player, who is currently coach of Šentjur in the Liga Nova KBM.
Coaching career
Pipan coached Slovenia at the EuroBasket 2005, 2006 FIBA World Championship ...
, reached the quarter-finals for the first time. In
2009
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, Slovenia reached the semi-finals for the first time after eliminating
Croatia
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in the quarter-finals with a 67–65 victory. In the semi-finals, Slovenia lost to
Serbia
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after
overtime
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*by custom (what is considered healthy or reasonable by society), ...
, and later to
Greece
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in the third place game, finishing the competition in fourth place. In the next two tournaments, in
2011
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and
2013
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, Slovenia was eliminated in the quarter-finals by
Spain
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, i ...
and
France
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, respectively. In
2015
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, Slovenia failed to reach the quarter-finals for the first time since the
2003
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edition after losing to
Latvia
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in the round of 16.
At
EuroBasket 2017
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, Slovenia, captained by
Goran Dragić
Goran Dragić (born 6 May 1986) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "the Dragon", he had played professional basketball in Slovenia and Spain before entering ...
and managed by
Igor Kokoškov
Igor Stefan Kokoškov ( sr-Cyrl, Игор Стефан Кокошков; born December 17, 1971) is a Serbian professional basketball coach who is an assistant coach for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
He had spen ...
, won the championship after winning nine consecutive games, including victories against the 2013 winners France and the 2015 winners Spain. Dragić, who scored 35 points in the final against Serbia, was named the
most valuable player
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Group B
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, defeating
Poland
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Final round
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, they defeated
Venezuela
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98–70, and qualified for the final against
Lithuania
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. Slovenia defeated Lithuania 96–85 in
Kaunas
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, led by
Luka Dončić
Luka Dončić ( ; ; born February 28, 1999) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He also represents the Slovenian national team.
Born in Ljubljana, Dončić shone ...
(31 points, 11 rebounds, 13 assists), who with his triple-double sent Slovenia to their first Olympic appearance. Dončić was also proclaimed as the MVP of the tournament.
At the Olympics, Slovenia was drawn in the group with the host
Japan
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,
Argentina
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, and reigning world champion Spain. In the opening game, they beat Argentina 118–100. With his 48 points in this game, Dončić tied with Eddie Palubinskas for the second highest points scored in a match in the history of the Olympics. In the next game Slovenia defeated host Japan 116–81. In the final match of the group stage, Slovenia faced Spain, the reigning world champions, and beat them 95–87.
Mike Tobey
Michael Edward Tobey (born October 10, 1994) is an American–born naturalized Slovenian professional basketball player for FC Barcelona of the Spanish Liga ACB and the EuroLeague. He played college basketball for the Virginia Cavaliers.
High s ...
, who was named player of the day by FIBA, recorded a double-double with 16 points and 14 rebounds, while
Klemen Prepelič
Klemen Prepelič (born 20 October 1992) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for Valencia of the Spanish Liga ACB and the EuroLeague. He also represents the Slovenia national basketball team, Slovenian national basketball team internatio ...
scored the crucial three-pointer that put Slovenia ahead 86–85 two and a half minutes before the end.
The win gave them the group's top seed, and they were set to face
Germany
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in the quarter-finals. Slovenia won their quarter-final, defeating Germany 94–70. Slovenia then lost the dramatic semi-final against France by one point, 90–89. In the last seconds of the game,
Nicolas Batum
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< ...
blocked Prepelič's layup attempt, thus preventing Slovenia from reaching the final. In the
bronze medal game
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, Slovenia played against
Australia
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, and lost 107–93. Slovenia finished their inaugural Olympic tournament in fourth place, and Dončić was selected in the All-Star Team of the tournament.
Since 1992, the Slovenian national team has been managed by a total of twelve head coaches.
Zmago Sagadin
Zmago Sagadin (; born 1 November 1952 in Celje) is widely considered as the most successful Slovenian and top European basketball coach with 25 championship titles both on a national and international level, recognized 9 times as Slovenian Top Co ...
and
Jure Zdovc
Jurij "Jure" Zdovc (born 13 December 1966) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player and coach Zdovc Returning to Helm of National Team.] As a player, he was a 1.98 m (6'6") tall point guard, who began his professional playing career ...
are the only coaches with more than one spell.
;1990s and 2000s
;2010s and 2020s
Statistics
:''Players in bold are still active with Slovenia.''
Most appearances
:As of 14 November 2022. Statistics include official competitive matches only.
Top scorers
:As of 14 November 2022. Statistics include official competitive matches only.
Past rosters
1993 EuroBasket
The 1993 FIBA European Championship, commonly called FIBA EuroBasket 1993, was the 28th FIBA EuroBasket regional basketball championship, held by FIBA Europe. It was held in Germany between 22 June and 4 July 1993. Sixteen national teams entered ...
: finished 14th among 16 teams
4 Roman Horvat, 5 Marko Tušek, 6
Jaka Daneu
Jaka Daneu (born February 3, 1971) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player.
Professional career
Daneu played for Smelt Olimpija, Czarni Słupsk and Geoplin Slovan.
Slovenian national team
Daneu was a member of the Slovenia nationa ...
, 7 Darko Mirt, 8 Primoz Bačar, 9
Jure Zdovc
Jurij "Jure" Zdovc (born 13 December 1966) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player and coach Zdovc Returning to Helm of National Team.] As a player, he was a 1.98 m (6'6") tall point guard, who began his professional playing career ...
, 10 Boštjan Leban, 11
Teoman Alibegović
Teoman "Teo" Alibegović (born January 11, 1967) is Bosnian-Slovenian former professional basketball player, coach, and manager. With 990 points scored, he is the second all-time top scorer of the senior Slovenian national basketball team.
Earl ...
Marijan Kraljević
Marijan "Mario" Kraljević (born April 30, 1970 in Pforzheim, West Germany) is former Slovenian-Croatian professional basketball player.
National team career
Kraljević was a member of the senior Slovenia national basketball team. He competed a ...
1995 EuroBasket
The 1995 FIBA European Championship, commonly called FIBA EuroBasket 1995, was the 29th FIBA EuroBasket regional basketball championship held by FIBA Europe, which also served as Europe qualifier for the 1996 Summer Olympics, giving a berth to e ...
: finished 12th among 14 teams
4 Roman Horvat, 5 Matjaž Tovornik, 6
Jaka Daneu
Jaka Daneu (born February 3, 1971) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player.
Professional career
Daneu played for Smelt Olimpija, Czarni Słupsk and Geoplin Slovan.
Slovenian national team
Daneu was a member of the Slovenia nationa ...
, 7 Walter Jeklin, 8
Marijan Kraljević
Marijan "Mario" Kraljević (born April 30, 1970 in Pforzheim, West Germany) is former Slovenian-Croatian professional basketball player.
National team career
Kraljević was a member of the senior Slovenia national basketball team. He competed a ...
, 9
Jure Zdovc
Jurij "Jure" Zdovc (born 13 December 1966) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player and coach Zdovc Returning to Helm of National Team.] As a player, he was a 1.98 m (6'6") tall point guard, who began his professional playing career ...
Teoman Alibegović
Teoman "Teo" Alibegović (born January 11, 1967) is Bosnian-Slovenian former professional basketball player, coach, and manager. With 990 points scored, he is the second all-time top scorer of the senior Slovenian national basketball team.
Earl ...
Zmago Sagadin
Zmago Sagadin (; born 1 November 1952 in Celje) is widely considered as the most successful Slovenian and top European basketball coach with 25 championship titles both on a national and international level, recognized 9 times as Slovenian Top Co ...
)
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1997 EuroBasket
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 ber ...
: finished 14th among 16 teams
4 Walter Jeklin, 5
Goran Jagodnik
Goran Jagodnik (born 23 May 1974) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player.
Professional career
During his journeyman career, Jagodnik played for numerous clubs in several countries, most notably with Polish team Prokom Trefl Sopot (f ...
, 6
Jaka Daneu
Jaka Daneu (born February 3, 1971) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player.
Professional career
Daneu played for Smelt Olimpija, Czarni Słupsk and Geoplin Slovan.
Slovenian national team
Daneu was a member of the Slovenia nationa ...
, 7
Radoslav Nesterović
Radoslav () is a common Slavic masculine given name, derived from ''rad-'' ("happy, eager, to care") and ''slava'' ("glory, fame"), both very common in Slavic dithematic names. It roughly means "eager glory". It is known since the Middle Ages. Th ...
, 8 Aleš Kunc, 9
Jure Zdovc
Jurij "Jure" Zdovc (born 13 December 1966) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player and coach Zdovc Returning to Helm of National Team.] As a player, he was a 1.98 m (6'6") tall point guard, who began his professional playing career ...
Teoman Alibegović
Teoman "Teo" Alibegović (born January 11, 1967) is Bosnian-Slovenian former professional basketball player, coach, and manager. With 990 points scored, he is the second all-time top scorer of the senior Slovenian national basketball team.
Earl ...
Ivica Jurković
Ivica Jurković (born March 26, 1973) is Slovenian former professional basketball player.
Professional career
Jurković played for Rogaška Donat, Union Olimpija, Türk Telekom, PAOK, Olympiacos, Lokomotiv Rostov, Kaveh Tehran, Kordestan an ...
, 15
Radovan Trifunović
Radovan ( sr-cyr, Радован) is a Slavic male given name, derived from the passive adjective ''radovati'' ("rejoice"), itself from root ''rad-'' meaning "care, joy". It is found in Serbia, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, M ...
(Coach:
Andrej Urlep
Andrej Urlep (born July 19, 1957) is a Slovenian professional basketball coach who is serving as the head coach for Śląsk Wrocław of the Polish Basketball League.
He is credited with reforming and modernising Polish domestic basketball.
For th ...
)
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1999 EuroBasket
The 1999 FIBA European Championship, commonly called FIBA EuroBasket 1999, was the 31st FIBA EuroBasket regional basketball championship held by FIBA Europe, which also served as Europe qualifier for the 2000 Olympic Tournament, giving a berth ...
: finished 10th among 16 teams
4
Jure Zdovc
Jurij "Jure" Zdovc (born 13 December 1966) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player and coach Zdovc Returning to Helm of National Team.] As a player, he was a 1.98 m (6'6") tall point guard, who began his professional playing career ...
, 5 Walter Jeklin, 6
Jaka Daneu
Jaka Daneu (born February 3, 1971) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player.
Professional career
Daneu played for Smelt Olimpija, Czarni Słupsk and Geoplin Slovan.
Slovenian national team
Daneu was a member of the Slovenia nationa ...
, 7
Sani Bečirović
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* Sani (surname), a list of people
*Sani Ahmed, Nigerian basketball coach
* Sani, Mauritania
* Sani Pass, pass in the Drakensberg linking Lesotho to South Africa
*Shani, in Hindu astrology, Saturn
* Sani, a village in Zanskar
...
, 8
Marijan Kraljević
Marijan "Mario" Kraljević (born April 30, 1970 in Pforzheim, West Germany) is former Slovenian-Croatian professional basketball player.
National team career
Kraljević was a member of the senior Slovenia national basketball team. He competed a ...
, 9 Matjaž Tovornik, 10
Matjaž Smodiš
Matjaž Smodiš (born December 13, 1979) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player. Standing at a height of 2.05 m (6'8 ") tall, he played at the power forward and center positions. During his pro club playing career, he played in seve ...
, 11
Goran Jagodnik
Goran Jagodnik (born 23 May 1974) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player.
Professional career
During his journeyman career, Jagodnik played for numerous clubs in several countries, most notably with Polish team Prokom Trefl Sopot (f ...
Ivica Jurković
Ivica Jurković (born March 26, 1973) is Slovenian former professional basketball player.
Professional career
Jurković played for Rogaška Donat, Union Olimpija, Türk Telekom, PAOK, Olympiacos, Lokomotiv Rostov, Kaveh Tehran, Kordestan an ...
, 14
Radoslav Nesterović
Radoslav () is a common Slavic masculine given name, derived from ''rad-'' ("happy, eager, to care") and ''slava'' ("glory, fame"), both very common in Slavic dithematic names. It roughly means "eager glory". It is known since the Middle Ages. Th ...
, 15 Ervin Dragsič (Coach: Boris Zrinski)
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2001 EuroBasket
The 2001 FIBA European Championship, commonly called FIBA EuroBasket 2001, was the 32nd FIBA EuroBasket regional basketball championship held by FIBA Europe, which also served as Europe qualifier for the 2002 FIBA World Championship, giving a b ...
: finished 15th among 16 teams
4
Beno Udrih
Beno Udrih (born July 5, 1982) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player who serves as a player development coach for the New Orleans Pelicans. He previously played in the NBA for the San Antonio Spurs, Sacramento Kings, Milwaukee Buck ...
, 5
Jaka Lakovič
Jaka Lakovič (born 9 July 1978) is a Slovenian professional basketball coach and former player. He currently serves as a head coach for Gran Canaria of the Liga ACB, as well as an assistant coach of the Slovenia national team.
Standing at , ...
Sani Bečirović
Sani may refer to:
* Sani (surname), a list of people
*Sani Ahmed, Nigerian basketball coach
* Sani, Mauritania
* Sani Pass, pass in the Drakensberg linking Lesotho to South Africa
*Shani, in Hindu astrology, Saturn
* Sani, a village in Zanskar
...
, 8
Marijan Kraljević
Marijan "Mario" Kraljević (born April 30, 1970 in Pforzheim, West Germany) is former Slovenian-Croatian professional basketball player.
National team career
Kraljević was a member of the senior Slovenia national basketball team. He competed a ...
, 9
Matjaž Smodiš
Matjaž Smodiš (born December 13, 1979) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player. Standing at a height of 2.05 m (6'8 ") tall, he played at the power forward and center positions. During his pro club playing career, he played in seve ...
Goran Jagodnik
Goran Jagodnik (born 23 May 1974) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player.
Professional career
During his journeyman career, Jagodnik played for numerous clubs in several countries, most notably with Polish team Prokom Trefl Sopot (f ...
Ivica Jurković
Ivica Jurković (born March 26, 1973) is Slovenian former professional basketball player.
Professional career
Jurković played for Rogaška Donat, Union Olimpija, Türk Telekom, PAOK, Olympiacos, Lokomotiv Rostov, Kaveh Tehran, Kordestan an ...
, 14
Ariel McDonald
Ariel Rene McDonald (born January 5, 1972) is an American-Slovenian retired professional basketball player. He played at the point guard position. A high quality floor general who was the 2000 Israeli Basketball Premier League MVP, FIBA SuproLeagu ...
, 15
Radoslav Nesterović
Radoslav () is a common Slavic masculine given name, derived from ''rad-'' ("happy, eager, to care") and ''slava'' ("glory, fame"), both very common in Slavic dithematic names. It roughly means "eager glory". It is known since the Middle Ages. Th ...
(Coach: Boris Zrinski)
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2003 EuroBasket
The 2003 FIBA European Championship, commonly called FIBA EuroBasket 2003, was the 33rd FIBA EuroBasket regional basketball championship held by FIBA Europe, which also served as the Europe qualifier for the 2004 Summer Olympics, giving a berth ...
: finished 10th among 16 teams
4
Goran Jurak
Goran Jurak (born 3. April 1977 in Celje, SFR Yugoslavia (present-day Slovenia)) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player.
He plays the position of Power forward. He played in the Slovenian All Star Game 1999 through 2002. He was ...
, 5
Jaka Lakovič
Jaka Lakovič (born 9 July 1978) is a Slovenian professional basketball coach and former player. He currently serves as a head coach for Gran Canaria of the Liga ACB, as well as an assistant coach of the Slovenia national team.
Standing at , ...
Simon Petrov
Simon Petrov (born 27 January 1976) is a Slovenian professional basketball coach and former player. He currently serves as the head coach for Oroszlány SE Lions of the Nemzeti Bajnokság I/A, the top flight in Hungary
Hungary ( hu, M ...
, 8
Marijan Kraljević
Marijan "Mario" Kraljević (born April 30, 1970 in Pforzheim, West Germany) is former Slovenian-Croatian professional basketball player.
National team career
Kraljević was a member of the senior Slovenia national basketball team. He competed a ...
, 9
Boštjan Nachbar
Boštjan "Boki" Nachbar (born July 3, 1980) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player. A 2.06 m forward, he spent most of his career between the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the EuroLeague. Nachbar helped lead the Slovenian ...
Ivica Jurković
Ivica Jurković (born March 26, 1973) is Slovenian former professional basketball player.
Professional career
Jurković played for Rogaška Donat, Union Olimpija, Türk Telekom, PAOK, Olympiacos, Lokomotiv Rostov, Kaveh Tehran, Kordestan an ...
, 14
Jurica Golemac
Jurica Golemac (born May 29, 1977) is a Croatian-born Slovenian professional basketball coach and former player. He currently serves as the head coach for Cedevita Olimpija of the Slovenian League, ABA League and the EuroCup.
He is 2.09 m ...
, 15
Primož Brezec
Primož Brezec (born October 2, 1979) is a Slovenian retired professional basketball player. He is a 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) tall center. Brezec has played eight seasons in the NBA.
Professional career
Europe/Asia
Brezec grew up in Sežana, ...
(Coach:
Slobodan Subotić
Slobodan "Piksi" Subotić ( sr-Cyrl, Слободан Суботић, el, Σλόμπονταν Σούμποτιτς; born 15 August 1956) is a Slovenian professional basketball coach and former player. He last served as the head coach for Buduć ...
)
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2005 EuroBasket
The 2005 FIBA European Championship, commonly called FIBA EuroBasket 2005, was the 34th FIBA EuroBasket regional basketball championship held by FIBA Europe. It also served as Europe qualifier for the 2006 FIBA World Championship, giving a berth ...
: finished 6th among 16 teams
4
Goran Jurak
Goran Jurak (born 3. April 1977 in Celje, SFR Yugoslavia (present-day Slovenia)) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player.
He plays the position of Power forward. He played in the Slovenian All Star Game 1999 through 2002. He was ...
, 5
Jaka Lakovič
Jaka Lakovič (born 9 July 1978) is a Slovenian professional basketball coach and former player. He currently serves as a head coach for Gran Canaria of the Liga ACB, as well as an assistant coach of the Slovenia national team.
Standing at , ...
, 6
Aleksandar Ćapin
Aleksandar Ćapin (born October 6, 1982) is a Serbian former professional basketball player.
Early life
Growing up in Sarajevo, Ćapin took up association football in the FK Sarajevo youth system.
In spring 1992, with the outbreak of the Bosni ...
, 7
Sani Bečirović
Sani may refer to:
* Sani (surname), a list of people
*Sani Ahmed, Nigerian basketball coach
* Sani, Mauritania
* Sani Pass, pass in the Drakensberg linking Lesotho to South Africa
*Shani, in Hindu astrology, Saturn
* Sani, a village in Zanskar
...
, 8
Radoslav Nesterović
Radoslav () is a common Slavic masculine given name, derived from ''rad-'' ("happy, eager, to care") and ''slava'' ("glory, fame"), both very common in Slavic dithematic names. It roughly means "eager glory". It is known since the Middle Ages. Th ...
Boštjan Nachbar
Boštjan "Boki" Nachbar (born July 3, 1980) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player. A 2.06 m forward, he spent most of his career between the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the EuroLeague. Nachbar helped lead the Slovenian ...
, 11
Erazem Lorbek
Erazem Lorbek (born February 21, 1984) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player. At a height of tall, he primarily played at the power forward position, but he was also capable of playing at the center position. A three-time All-Eur ...
Uroš Slokar
Uroš Slokar (; born May 14, 1983) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player who last played for Pallacanestro Cantù of the Lega Basket Serie A.
Professional career
After playing two seasons in the Slovenian basketball league, Slokar ...
, 15
Primož Brezec
Primož Brezec (born October 2, 1979) is a Slovenian retired professional basketball player. He is a 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) tall center. Brezec has played eight seasons in the NBA.
Professional career
Europe/Asia
Brezec grew up in Sežana, ...
(Coach:
Aleš Pipan
Aleš Pipan (born 24 May 1959) is a Slovenian basketball coach and former basketball player, who is currently coach of Šentjur in the Liga Nova KBM.
Coaching career
Pipan coached Slovenia at the EuroBasket 2005, 2006 FIBA World Championship ...
)
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2006 FIBA World Cup
The 2006 FIBA World Championship was the 15th FIBA World Championship, the international basketball world championship for men's national teams. The tournament was hosted by Japan and held from 19 August to 3 September 2006. It was co-organised by ...
: finished 9th among 24 teams
4
Goran Jurak
Goran Jurak (born 3. April 1977 in Celje, SFR Yugoslavia (present-day Slovenia)) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player.
He plays the position of Power forward. He played in the Slovenian All Star Game 1999 through 2002. He was ...
, 5
Jaka Lakovič
Jaka Lakovič (born 9 July 1978) is a Slovenian professional basketball coach and former player. He currently serves as a head coach for Gran Canaria of the Liga ACB, as well as an assistant coach of the Slovenia national team.
Standing at , ...
Sani Bečirović
Sani may refer to:
* Sani (surname), a list of people
*Sani Ahmed, Nigerian basketball coach
* Sani, Mauritania
* Sani Pass, pass in the Drakensberg linking Lesotho to South Africa
*Shani, in Hindu astrology, Saturn
* Sani, a village in Zanskar
...
, 8
Radoslav Nesterović
Radoslav () is a common Slavic masculine given name, derived from ''rad-'' ("happy, eager, to care") and ''slava'' ("glory, fame"), both very common in Slavic dithematic names. It roughly means "eager glory". It is known since the Middle Ages. Th ...
, 9
Beno Udrih
Beno Udrih (born July 5, 1982) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player who serves as a player development coach for the New Orleans Pelicans. He previously played in the NBA for the San Antonio Spurs, Sacramento Kings, Milwaukee Buck ...
, 10
Boštjan Nachbar
Boštjan "Boki" Nachbar (born July 3, 1980) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player. A 2.06 m forward, he spent most of his career between the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the EuroLeague. Nachbar helped lead the Slovenian ...
Goran Dragić
Goran Dragić (born 6 May 1986) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "the Dragon", he had played professional basketball in Slovenia and Spain before entering ...
, 14
Uroš Slokar
Uroš Slokar (; born May 14, 1983) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player who last played for Pallacanestro Cantù of the Lega Basket Serie A.
Professional career
After playing two seasons in the Slovenian basketball league, Slokar ...
, 15
Primož Brezec
Primož Brezec (born October 2, 1979) is a Slovenian retired professional basketball player. He is a 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) tall center. Brezec has played eight seasons in the NBA.
Professional career
Europe/Asia
Brezec grew up in Sežana, ...
(Coach:
Aleš Pipan
Aleš Pipan (born 24 May 1959) is a Slovenian basketball coach and former basketball player, who is currently coach of Šentjur in the Liga Nova KBM.
Coaching career
Pipan coached Slovenia at the EuroBasket 2005, 2006 FIBA World Championship ...
)
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2007 EuroBasket
The 2007 FIBA European Championship, commonly called FIBA EuroBasket 2007, was the 35th FIBA EuroBasket regional basketball championship held by FIBA Europe, which also served as Europe qualifier for the 2008 Summer Olympics, giving a berth to th ...
: finished 7th among 16 teams
4
Sandi Čebular
Sandi Čebular (born 24 June 1986) is a Slovenian professional basketball player who last played for CB Breogán of the Liga Española de Baloncesto. He is tall.
Professional career
He played for KK Šentjur (Slo), Union Olimpija (Slo), CB R ...
, 5
Jaka Lakovič
Jaka Lakovič (born 9 July 1978) is a Slovenian professional basketball coach and former player. He currently serves as a head coach for Gran Canaria of the Liga ACB, as well as an assistant coach of the Slovenia national team.
Standing at , ...
, 6
Aleksandar Ćapin
Aleksandar Ćapin (born October 6, 1982) is a Serbian former professional basketball player.
Early life
Growing up in Sarajevo, Ćapin took up association football in the FK Sarajevo youth system.
In spring 1992, with the outbreak of the Bosni ...
, 7
Goran Dragić
Goran Dragić (born 6 May 1986) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "the Dragon", he had played professional basketball in Slovenia and Spain before entering ...
, 8
Radoslav Nesterović
Radoslav () is a common Slavic masculine given name, derived from ''rad-'' ("happy, eager, to care") and ''slava'' ("glory, fame"), both very common in Slavic dithematic names. It roughly means "eager glory". It is known since the Middle Ages. Th ...
, 9
Matjaž Smodiš
Matjaž Smodiš (born December 13, 1979) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player. Standing at a height of 2.05 m (6'8 ") tall, he played at the power forward and center positions. During his pro club playing career, he played in seve ...
, 10
Uroš Slokar
Uroš Slokar (; born May 14, 1983) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player who last played for Pallacanestro Cantù of the Lega Basket Serie A.
Professional career
After playing two seasons in the Slovenian basketball league, Slokar ...
Goran Jagodnik
Goran Jagodnik (born 23 May 1974) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player.
Professional career
During his journeyman career, Jagodnik played for numerous clubs in several countries, most notably with Polish team Prokom Trefl Sopot (f ...
Gašper Vidmar
Gašper Vidmar (born 14 September 1987) is a retired Slovenian professional basketball player. He is 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) tall and plays the center position.
Professional career
Vidmar played in youth categories of Geoplin Slovan in Slovenia. He m ...
, 15
Erazem Lorbek
Erazem Lorbek (born February 21, 1984) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player. At a height of tall, he primarily played at the power forward position, but he was also capable of playing at the center position. A three-time All-Eur ...
(Coach:
Aleš Pipan
Aleš Pipan (born 24 May 1959) is a Slovenian basketball coach and former basketball player, who is currently coach of Šentjur in the Liga Nova KBM.
Coaching career
Pipan coached Slovenia at the EuroBasket 2005, 2006 FIBA World Championship ...
)
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2009 EuroBasket
The 2009 FIBA European Championship, commonly called FIBA EuroBasket 2009, was the 36th FIBA EuroBasket regional basketball championship held by FIBA Europe. The tournament, which was hosted by Poland, began on 7 September and concluded with the ...
: finished 4th among 16 teams
4
Uroš Slokar
Uroš Slokar (; born May 14, 1983) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player who last played for Pallacanestro Cantù of the Lega Basket Serie A.
Professional career
After playing two seasons in the Slovenian basketball league, Slokar ...
, 5
Jaka Lakovič
Jaka Lakovič (born 9 July 1978) is a Slovenian professional basketball coach and former player. He currently serves as a head coach for Gran Canaria of the Liga ACB, as well as an assistant coach of the Slovenia national team.
Standing at , ...
Primož Brezec
Primož Brezec (born October 2, 1979) is a Slovenian retired professional basketball player. He is a 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) tall center. Brezec has played eight seasons in the NBA.
Professional career
Europe/Asia
Brezec grew up in Sežana, ...
, 8
Matjaž Smodiš
Matjaž Smodiš (born December 13, 1979) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player. Standing at a height of 2.05 m (6'8 ") tall, he played at the power forward and center positions. During his pro club playing career, he played in seve ...
Boštjan Nachbar
Boštjan "Boki" Nachbar (born July 3, 1980) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player. A 2.06 m forward, he spent most of his career between the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the EuroLeague. Nachbar helped lead the Slovenian ...
, 11
Goran Dragić
Goran Dragić (born 6 May 1986) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "the Dragon", he had played professional basketball in Slovenia and Spain before entering ...
, 12
Goran Jagodnik
Goran Jagodnik (born 23 May 1974) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player.
Professional career
During his journeyman career, Jagodnik played for numerous clubs in several countries, most notably with Polish team Prokom Trefl Sopot (f ...
Jurica Golemac
Jurica Golemac (born May 29, 1977) is a Croatian-born Slovenian professional basketball coach and former player. He currently serves as the head coach for Cedevita Olimpija of the Slovenian League, ABA League and the EuroCup.
He is 2.09 m ...
, 15
Erazem Lorbek
Erazem Lorbek (born February 21, 1984) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player. At a height of tall, he primarily played at the power forward position, but he was also capable of playing at the center position. A three-time All-Eur ...
(Coach:
Jure Zdovc
Jurij "Jure" Zdovc (born 13 December 1966) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player and coach Zdovc Returning to Helm of National Team.] As a player, he was a 1.98 m (6'6") tall point guard, who began his professional playing career ...
Uroš Slokar
Uroš Slokar (; born May 14, 1983) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player who last played for Pallacanestro Cantù of the Lega Basket Serie A.
Professional career
After playing two seasons in the Slovenian basketball league, Slokar ...
, 5
Jaka Lakovič
Jaka Lakovič (born 9 July 1978) is a Slovenian professional basketball coach and former player. He currently serves as a head coach for Gran Canaria of the Liga ACB, as well as an assistant coach of the Slovenia national team.
Standing at , ...
Sani Bečirović
Sani may refer to:
* Sani (surname), a list of people
*Sani Ahmed, Nigerian basketball coach
* Sani, Mauritania
* Sani Pass, pass in the Drakensberg linking Lesotho to South Africa
*Shani, in Hindu astrology, Saturn
* Sani, a village in Zanskar
...
Boštjan Nachbar
Boštjan "Boki" Nachbar (born July 3, 1980) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player. A 2.06 m forward, he spent most of his career between the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the EuroLeague. Nachbar helped lead the Slovenian ...
, 11
Goran Dragić
Goran Dragić (born 6 May 1986) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "the Dragon", he had played professional basketball in Slovenia and Spain before entering ...
, 12
Goran Jagodnik
Goran Jagodnik (born 23 May 1974) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player.
Professional career
During his journeyman career, Jagodnik played for numerous clubs in several countries, most notably with Polish team Prokom Trefl Sopot (f ...
, 13
Miha Zupan
Miha Zupan (born September 13, 1982) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player. He played among hearing players at the highest level in Europe, despite being hearing impairment, deaf since birth. He is a 2.05 m (6 ft in) power fo ...
, 14
Gašper Vidmar
Gašper Vidmar (born 14 September 1987) is a retired Slovenian professional basketball player. He is 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) tall and plays the center position.
Professional career
Vidmar played in youth categories of Geoplin Slovan in Slovenia. He m ...
, 15
Primož Brezec
Primož Brezec (born October 2, 1979) is a Slovenian retired professional basketball player. He is a 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) tall center. Brezec has played eight seasons in the NBA.
Professional career
Europe/Asia
Brezec grew up in Sežana, ...
Uroš Slokar
Uroš Slokar (; born May 14, 1983) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player who last played for Pallacanestro Cantù of the Lega Basket Serie A.
Professional career
After playing two seasons in the Slovenian basketball league, Slokar ...
, 5
Jaka Lakovič
Jaka Lakovič (born 9 July 1978) is a Slovenian professional basketball coach and former player. He currently serves as a head coach for Gran Canaria of the Liga ACB, as well as an assistant coach of the Slovenia national team.
Standing at , ...
Matjaž Smodiš
Matjaž Smodiš (born December 13, 1979) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player. Standing at a height of 2.05 m (6'8 ") tall, he played at the power forward and center positions. During his pro club playing career, he played in seve ...
Edo Murić
Edo Murić (born November 27, 1991) is a Slovenian professional basketball player who last played for Cedevita Olimpija of the Slovenian League and the ABA League. He also represents the Slovenian national team. Standing at 2.02 m (6 ft 8 ...
, 11
Goran Dragić
Goran Dragić (born 6 May 1986) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "the Dragon", he had played professional basketball in Slovenia and Spain before entering ...
, 12
Goran Jagodnik
Goran Jagodnik (born 23 May 1974) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player.
Professional career
During his journeyman career, Jagodnik played for numerous clubs in several countries, most notably with Polish team Prokom Trefl Sopot (f ...
, 13
Zoran Dragić
Zoran Dragić (born June 22, 1989) is a Slovenian professional basketball player who plays for Cedevita Olimpija of the Slovenian League and the ABA League. He also represents the Slovenian national basketball team internationally. Standing a ...
, 14
Mirza Begić
Mirza Begić (born 9 July 1985) is a retired Bosnian-born Slovenian professional basketball player. The Center (basketball), center, he represented the Slovenia national basketball team, Slovenian national team in the international competitions.
...
, 15
Erazem Lorbek
Erazem Lorbek (born February 21, 1984) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player. At a height of tall, he primarily played at the power forward position, but he was also capable of playing at the center position. A three-time All-Eur ...
(Coach:
Božidar Maljković
Božidar "Boža" Maljković ( sr-cyr, Божидар Божа Маљковић; born 20 April 1952) is a Serbian former professional basketball coach and current president of the Olympic Committee of Serbia.
He is one of the most successful bask ...
Uroš Slokar
Uroš Slokar (; born May 14, 1983) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player who last played for Pallacanestro Cantù of the Lega Basket Serie A.
Professional career
After playing two seasons in the Slovenian basketball league, Slokar ...
, 5
Jaka Lakovič
Jaka Lakovič (born 9 July 1978) is a Slovenian professional basketball coach and former player. He currently serves as a head coach for Gran Canaria of the Liga ACB, as well as an assistant coach of the Slovenia national team.
Standing at , ...
(C), 6
Jure Balažič
Jure Balažič (born September 12, 1980) is a Slovenian retired professional basketball player. He is a 204 cm tall power forward position.
Slovenia national team
Balažić was first time called to Slovenia national basketball team in 2012 ...
Edo Murić
Edo Murić (born November 27, 1991) is a Slovenian professional basketball player who last played for Cedevita Olimpija of the Slovenian League and the ABA League. He also represents the Slovenian national team. Standing at 2.02 m (6 ft 8 ...
, 9
Jaka Blažič
Jaka Blažič (born June 30, 1990) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for Bahçeşehir Koleji of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL) and Basketball Champions League. He also represents the Slovenian national basketball team. Standing at , ...
, 10
Boštjan Nachbar
Boštjan "Boki" Nachbar (born July 3, 1980) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player. A 2.06 m forward, he spent most of his career between the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the EuroLeague. Nachbar helped lead the Slovenian ...
, 11
Goran Dragić
Goran Dragić (born 6 May 1986) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "the Dragon", he had played professional basketball in Slovenia and Spain before entering ...
, 12
Zoran Dragić
Zoran Dragić (born June 22, 1989) is a Slovenian professional basketball player who plays for Cedevita Olimpija of the Slovenian League and the ABA League. He also represents the Slovenian national basketball team internationally. Standing a ...
Gašper Vidmar
Gašper Vidmar (born 14 September 1987) is a retired Slovenian professional basketball player. He is 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) tall and plays the center position.
Professional career
Vidmar played in youth categories of Geoplin Slovan in Slovenia. He m ...
, 15
Mirza Begić
Mirza Begić (born 9 July 1985) is a retired Bosnian-born Slovenian professional basketball player. The Center (basketball), center, he represented the Slovenia national basketball team, Slovenian national team in the international competitions.
...
(Coach:
Božidar Maljković
Božidar "Boža" Maljković ( sr-cyr, Божидар Божа Маљковић; born 20 April 1952) is a Serbian former professional basketball coach and current president of the Olympic Committee of Serbia.
He is one of the most successful bask ...
)
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2014 FIBA World Cup
The 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup was the 17th edition of the FIBA Basketball World Cup, the tournament previously known as the FIBA World Championship. Hosted by Spain, it was the last tournament to be held on the then-current four-year cycle ...
: finished 7th among 24 teams
4
Jure Balažič
Jure Balažič (born September 12, 1980) is a Slovenian retired professional basketball player. He is a 204 cm tall power forward position.
Slovenia national team
Balažić was first time called to Slovenia national basketball team in 2012 ...
, 5
Uroš Slokar
Uroš Slokar (; born May 14, 1983) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player who last played for Pallacanestro Cantù of the Lega Basket Serie A.
Professional career
After playing two seasons in the Slovenian basketball league, Slokar ...
, 6
Aleksej Nikolić
Aleksej Nikolić (born February 21, 1995) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for Germani Brescia of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A (LBA). He is a 1.91 m tall point guard.
Professional career
In November 2011 he joined OKK Spars, an ...
, 7
Klemen Prepelič
Klemen Prepelič (born 20 October 1992) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for Valencia of the Spanish Liga ACB and the EuroLeague. He also represents the Slovenia national basketball team, Slovenian national basketball team internatio ...
, 8
Edo Murić
Edo Murić (born November 27, 1991) is a Slovenian professional basketball player who last played for Cedevita Olimpija of the Slovenian League and the ABA League. He also represents the Slovenian national team. Standing at 2.02 m (6 ft 8 ...
, 9
Jaka Blažič
Jaka Blažič (born June 30, 1990) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for Bahçeşehir Koleji of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL) and Basketball Champions League. He also represents the Slovenian national basketball team. Standing at , ...
, 10
Miha Zupan
Miha Zupan (born September 13, 1982) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player. He played among hearing players at the highest level in Europe, despite being hearing impairment, deaf since birth. He is a 2.05 m (6 ft in) power fo ...
, 11
Goran Dragić
Goran Dragić (born 6 May 1986) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "the Dragon", he had played professional basketball in Slovenia and Spain before entering ...
(C), 12
Zoran Dragić
Zoran Dragić (born June 22, 1989) is a Slovenian professional basketball player who plays for Cedevita Olimpija of the Slovenian League and the ABA League. He also represents the Slovenian national basketball team internationally. Standing a ...
Alen Omić
Alen Omić (born 6 May 1992) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for Cedevita Olimpija of the ABA League.
Professional career
Omić started playing professional basketball for Zlatorog Laško. In 2009, he signed with Zlatorog and s ...
(Coach:
Jure Zdovc
Jurij "Jure" Zdovc (born 13 December 1966) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player and coach Zdovc Returning to Helm of National Team.] As a player, he was a 1.98 m (6'6") tall point guard, who began his professional playing career ...
)
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2015 EuroBasket
EuroBasket 2015 was the 39th edition of the EuroBasket championship that was organized by FIBA Europe. It was co-hosted by Croatia, France, Germany, and Latvia, making it the first EuroBasket held in more than one country. It started on 5 S ...
Klemen Prepelič
Klemen Prepelič (born 20 October 1992) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for Valencia of the Spanish Liga ACB and the EuroLeague. He also represents the Slovenia national basketball team, Slovenian national basketball team internatio ...
, 9
Jaka Blažič
Jaka Blažič (born June 30, 1990) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for Bahçeşehir Koleji of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL) and Basketball Champions League. He also represents the Slovenian national basketball team. Standing at , ...
Zoran Dragić
Zoran Dragić (born June 22, 1989) is a Slovenian professional basketball player who plays for Cedevita Olimpija of the Slovenian League and the ABA League. He also represents the Slovenian national basketball team internationally. Standing a ...
, 13
Miha Zupan
Miha Zupan (born September 13, 1982) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player. He played among hearing players at the highest level in Europe, despite being hearing impairment, deaf since birth. He is a 2.05 m (6 ft in) power fo ...
, 15
Jure Balažič
Jure Balažič (born September 12, 1980) is a Slovenian retired professional basketball player. He is a 204 cm tall power forward position.
Slovenia national team
Balažić was first time called to Slovenia national basketball team in 2012 ...
(C), 17
Saša Zagorac
Saša Zagorac (born 1 January 1984) is Slovenian retired professional basketball player. He stands 2.06 m and plays as forward. He is younger brother of Željko Zagorac. He announced his retirement on 18 July 2020.
National team career
Zagorac ...
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Alen Omić
Alen Omić (born 6 May 1992) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for Cedevita Olimpija of the ABA League.
Professional career
Omić started playing professional basketball for Zlatorog Laško. In 2009, he signed with Zlatorog and s ...
Uroš Slokar
Uroš Slokar (; born May 14, 1983) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player who last played for Pallacanestro Cantù of the Lega Basket Serie A.
Professional career
After playing two seasons in the Slovenian basketball league, Slokar ...
(Coach:
Jure Zdovc
Jurij "Jure" Zdovc (born 13 December 1966) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player and coach Zdovc Returning to Helm of National Team.] As a player, he was a 1.98 m (6'6") tall point guard, who began his professional playing career ...
)
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2017 EuroBasket
EuroBasket 2017 was the 40th edition of the EuroBasket championship that was organized by FIBA Europe and held between 31 August and 17 September 2017. Beginning from 2017, the continental championships take place every four years with a similar ...
: finished 1st among 24 teams
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Anthony Randolph
Anthony Erwin Randolph Jr. (born July 15, 1989) is an American-Slovenian professional basketball player for Real Madrid of the Spanish Liga ACB and the EuroLeague. He also represents the senior Slovenian national basketball team, winning the 2017 ...
Goran Dragić
Goran Dragić (born 6 May 1986) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "the Dragon", he had played professional basketball in Slovenia and Spain before entering ...
(C) & (
MVP
In team sports, a most valuable player award, abbreviated 'MVP award', is an honor typically bestowed upon an individual (or individuals, in the instance of a tie) whose individual performance is the greatest in an entire league, for a particu ...
), 6
Aleksej Nikolić
Aleksej Nikolić (born February 21, 1995) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for Germani Brescia of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A (LBA). He is a 1.91 m tall point guard.
Professional career
In November 2011 he joined OKK Spars, an ...
, 7
Klemen Prepelič
Klemen Prepelič (born 20 October 1992) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for Valencia of the Spanish Liga ACB and the EuroLeague. He also represents the Slovenia national basketball team, Slovenian national basketball team internatio ...
, 8
Edo Murić
Edo Murić (born November 27, 1991) is a Slovenian professional basketball player who last played for Cedevita Olimpija of the Slovenian League and the ABA League. He also represents the Slovenian national team. Standing at 2.02 m (6 ft 8 ...
, 9
Jaka Blažič
Jaka Blažič (born June 30, 1990) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for Bahçeşehir Koleji of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL) and Basketball Champions League. He also represents the Slovenian national basketball team. Standing at , ...
, 14
Gašper Vidmar
Gašper Vidmar (born 14 September 1987) is a retired Slovenian professional basketball player. He is 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) tall and plays the center position.
Professional career
Vidmar played in youth categories of Geoplin Slovan in Slovenia. He m ...
, 17
Saša Zagorac
Saša Zagorac (born 1 January 1984) is Slovenian retired professional basketball player. He stands 2.06 m and plays as forward. He is younger brother of Željko Zagorac. He announced his retirement on 18 July 2020.
National team career
Zagorac ...
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Žiga Dimec
Žiga Dimec (born February 20, 1993) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for Anwil Włocławek of the PLK. He also represents the Slovenian national basketball team.
Professional career
Dimec played in youth categories with Zlatorog L ...
Luka Dončić
Luka Dončić ( ; ; born February 28, 1999) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He also represents the Slovenian national team.
Born in Ljubljana, Dončić shone ...
(Coach:
Igor Kokoškov
Igor Stefan Kokoškov ( sr-Cyrl, Игор Стефан Кокошков; born December 17, 1971) is a Serbian professional basketball coach who is an assistant coach for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
He had spen ...
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2020 Olympic Games
The , officially the and also known as , was an international multi-sport event held from 23 July to 8 August 2021 in Tokyo, Japan, with some preliminary events that began on 21 July.
Tokyo was selected as the host city during the 1 ...
Aleksej Nikolić
Aleksej Nikolić (born February 21, 1995) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for Germani Brescia of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A (LBA). He is a 1.91 m tall point guard.
Professional career
In November 2011 he joined OKK Spars, an ...
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Klemen Prepelič
Klemen Prepelič (born 20 October 1992) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for Valencia of the Spanish Liga ACB and the EuroLeague. He also represents the Slovenia national basketball team, Slovenian national basketball team internatio ...
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Edo Murić
Edo Murić (born November 27, 1991) is a Slovenian professional basketball player who last played for Cedevita Olimpija of the Slovenian League and the ABA League. He also represents the Slovenian national team. Standing at 2.02 m (6 ft 8 ...
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Mike Tobey
Michael Edward Tobey (born October 10, 1994) is an American–born naturalized Slovenian professional basketball player for FC Barcelona of the Spanish Liga ACB and the EuroLeague. He played college basketball for the Virginia Cavaliers.
High s ...
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Jaka Blažič
Jaka Blažič (born June 30, 1990) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for Bahçeşehir Koleji of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL) and Basketball Champions League. He also represents the Slovenian national basketball team. Standing at , ...
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Gregor Hrovat
Gregor Hrovat (born August 18, 1994) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for JDA Dijon of the LNB Pro A and the Basketball Champions League. With his 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) he plays as a swingman. He also represents the Slovenian national ...
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Žiga Dimec
Žiga Dimec (born February 20, 1993) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for Anwil Włocławek of the PLK. He also represents the Slovenian national basketball team.
Professional career
Dimec played in youth categories with Zlatorog L ...
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Zoran Dragić
Zoran Dragić (born June 22, 1989) is a Slovenian professional basketball player who plays for Cedevita Olimpija of the Slovenian League and the ABA League. He also represents the Slovenian national basketball team internationally. Standing a ...
Luka Dončić
Luka Dončić ( ; ; born February 28, 1999) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He also represents the Slovenian national team.
Born in Ljubljana, Dončić shone ...
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Aleksander Sekulić
Aleksander Sekulić (born 24 February 1978) is a Slovenian professional basketball coach, who is current head coach of the Slovenia national basketball team, Slovenia national team and PBC Lokomotiv Kuban, Lokomotiv Kuban of the VTB United League ...
Goran Dragić
Goran Dragić (born 6 May 1986) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "the Dragon", he had played professional basketball in Slovenia and Spain before entering ...
Aleksej Nikolić
Aleksej Nikolić (born February 21, 1995) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for Germani Brescia of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A (LBA). He is a 1.91 m tall point guard.
Professional career
In November 2011 he joined OKK Spars, an ...
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Klemen Prepelič
Klemen Prepelič (born 20 October 1992) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for Valencia of the Spanish Liga ACB and the EuroLeague. He also represents the Slovenia national basketball team, Slovenian national basketball team internatio ...
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Edo Murić
Edo Murić (born November 27, 1991) is a Slovenian professional basketball player who last played for Cedevita Olimpija of the Slovenian League and the ABA League. He also represents the Slovenian national team. Standing at 2.02 m (6 ft 8 ...
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Mike Tobey
Michael Edward Tobey (born October 10, 1994) is an American–born naturalized Slovenian professional basketball player for FC Barcelona of the Spanish Liga ACB and the EuroLeague. He played college basketball for the Virginia Cavaliers.
High s ...
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Jaka Blažič
Jaka Blažič (born June 30, 1990) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for Bahçeşehir Koleji of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL) and Basketball Champions League. He also represents the Slovenian national basketball team. Standing at , ...
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Žiga Dimec
Žiga Dimec (born February 20, 1993) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for Anwil Włocławek of the PLK. He also represents the Slovenian national basketball team.
Professional career
Dimec played in youth categories with Zlatorog L ...
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Zoran Dragić
Zoran Dragić (born June 22, 1989) is a Slovenian professional basketball player who plays for Cedevita Olimpija of the Slovenian League and the ABA League. He also represents the Slovenian national basketball team internationally. Standing a ...
Luka Dončić
Luka Dončić ( ; ; born February 28, 1999) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He also represents the Slovenian national team.
Born in Ljubljana, Dončić shone ...
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Aleksander Sekulić
Aleksander Sekulić (born 24 February 1978) is a Slovenian professional basketball coach, who is current head coach of the Slovenia national basketball team, Slovenia national team and PBC Lokomotiv Kuban, Lokomotiv Kuban of the VTB United League ...
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See also
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Slovenia women's national basketball team
The Slovenia women's national basketball team ( sl, Slovenska ženska košarkarska reprezentanca) represents Slovenia in international women's basketball competition and is organized by the Basketball Federation of Slovenia (KZS). In 2023, Slov ...
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Slovenia men's national under-20 basketball team
The Slovenia men's national under-20 basketball team ( sl, Slovenska košarkarska reprezentanca do 20 let) is the representative for Slovenia in international under-20 basketball competitions, and it is organized and run by the Basketball Federa ...
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Slovenia men's national under-19 basketball team
The Slovenia men's national under-18 and under-19 basketball team ( sl, Slovenska košarkarska reprezentanca do 18 in mlajših od 19 let) represents Slovenia in international under-18 and under-19 (under age 18 and under age 19) competitions. It i ...
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Slovenia men's national under-17 basketball team
The Slovenia men's national under-16 and under-17 basketball team ( sl, Slovenska košarkarska reprezentanca do 16 in mlajših od 17 let) represents Slovenia in international under-16 and under-17 (under age 16 and under age 17) competitions. It i ...