The Slovenia men's national basketball team ( sl, Slovenska košarkarska reprezentanca) represents
Slovenia in international
basketball competitions, and is managed by the
Basketball Federation of Slovenia. Since the independence of Slovenia in 1991, the national team has competed at every
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 ...
, and reached the knockout stage at every championship since 2005. Their greatest achievement overall at the tournament came at
EuroBasket 2017, where they won all nine games and became European champions.
As of November 2022, Slovenia is ranked 7th in the
FIBA World Ranking.
History
Before Slovenia's independence in 1991, Slovenian players represented
Yugoslavia. Slovenia joined the
International Basketball Federation in 1992 and played its first official game on 22 June 1992 against
Bulgaria in the qualification rounds for the
1992 Summer Olympics
The 1992 Summer Olympics ( es, Juegos Olímpicos de Verano de 1992, ca, Jocs Olímpics d'estiu de 1992), officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad ( es, Juegos de la XXV Olimpiada, ca, Jocs de la XXV Olimpíada) and commonly known as ...
.
FIBA World Cup
Slovenia debuted at the
FIBA World Cup
The FIBA Basketball World Cup, also known as the FIBA World Cup of Basketball or simply the FIBA World Cup, between 1950 and 2010 known as the FIBA World Championship, is an international basketball competition contested by the senior men's nat ...
in the
2006 edition after qualifying as the sixth-placed team of the
EuroBasket 2005.
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, 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, 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 in the quarter-finals with a 67–65 victory. In the semi-finals, Slovenia lost to
Serbia after
overtime, and later to
Greece 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 and
France, 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, Slovenia, captained by
Goran Dragić 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
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 ...
of the tournament.
2020 Summer Olympics
Slovenia qualified for the
men's basketball tournament at the 2020 Summer Olympics after competing in the
2020 FIBA Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournaments
The 2020 FIBA Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournaments were the four basketball tournaments that were contested by 23 national teams, where the top teams earned a place in the 2020 Summer Olympics basketball tournament. They were originally scheduled ...
, winning the
tournament in Kaunas. They won all games in the
Group B, defeating
Poland and
Angola.
In the
Final round, they defeated
Venezuela 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 (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
Japan ( ja, 日本, or , and formally , ''Nihonkoku'') is an island country in East Asia. It is situated in the northwest Pacific Ocean, and is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan, while extending from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north ...
,
Argentina, 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
Edward Sebastian Palubinskas (born 17 September 1950) is an Australian former professional basketball player and coach.
Playing career
High school
Palubinskas attended Narrabundah High Schoo in Canberra, where he practiced different sports (s ...
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, who was named player of the day by FIBA,
recorded a double-double with 16 points and 14 rebounds, while
Klemen Prepelič 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 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 blocked Prepelič's layup attempt, thus preventing Slovenia from reaching the final.
In the
bronze medal game
Bronze is an alloy consisting primarily of copper, commonly with about 12–12.5% tin and often with the addition of other metals (including aluminium, manganese, nickel, or zinc) and sometimes non-metals, such as phosphorus, or metalloids such ...
, 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.
Competitive record
FIBA World Cup
Olympic Games
EuroBasket
Record against other teams at World Cup
:
Last updated: 9 September 2014
Record against other teams at EuroBasket
:
Last updated: 14 September 2022
Team
Current roster
Slovenian roster for the
2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifiers in November 2022.
Depth chart
Head coaches
Since 1992, the Slovenian national team has been managed by a total of twelve head coaches.
Zmago Sagadin and
Jure Zdovc 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
Marko Tušek (born July 17, 1975) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player. Standing at , he played at the power forward position. He also represented the Slovenian national team
Slovene or Slovenian may refer to:
* Something of, fr ...
, 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, 10 Boštjan Leban, 11
Teoman Alibegović, 12
Boris Gorenc
Boris Gorenc (born 3 December 1973) is a former Slovenian professional basketball player, and basketball agent.
Professional career
Gorenc started playing basketball in KK Domžale, before in 1990 he joined KK Olimpija. He had been member Olim ...
, 13
Marijan Kraljević, 14
Slavko Kotnik
Slavko Kotnik (born November 3, 1962) is a retired Yugoslav/Slovenian professional basketball player. Currently, Kotnik works as a basketball agent and technical commissar.
Professional career
Kotnik started playing basketball at the age of 16 a ...
, 15 Žarko Durisić (Coach: Janez Drvarič)
----
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, 9
Jure Zdovc, 10
Marko Tušek
Marko Tušek (born July 17, 1975) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player. Standing at , he played at the power forward position. He also represented the Slovenian national team
Slovene or Slovenian may refer to:
* Something of, fr ...
, 11
Teoman Alibegović, 12
Marko Milič
Marko Milič (born May 7, 1977) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player. He represented the senior Slovenian national basketball team.
Professional career
After being selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1997 NBA draft (34th pic ...
, 13
Boris Gorenc
Boris Gorenc (born 3 December 1973) is a former Slovenian professional basketball player, and basketball agent.
Professional career
Gorenc started playing basketball in KK Domžale, before in 1990 he joined KK Olimpija. He had been member Olim ...
, 14
Slavko Kotnik
Slavko Kotnik (born November 3, 1962) is a retired Yugoslav/Slovenian professional basketball player. Currently, Kotnik works as a basketball agent and technical commissar.
Professional career
Kotnik started playing basketball at the age of 16 a ...
, 15 Aleš Kunc (Coach:
Zmago Sagadin)
----
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, 10
Marko Tušek
Marko Tušek (born July 17, 1975) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player. Standing at , he played at the power forward position. He also represented the Slovenian national team
Slovene or Slovenian may refer to:
* Something of, fr ...
, 11
Teoman Alibegović, 12
Marko Milič
Marko Milič (born May 7, 1977) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player. He represented the senior Slovenian national basketball team.
Professional career
After being selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1997 NBA draft (34th pic ...
, 13
Boris Gorenc
Boris Gorenc (born 3 December 1973) is a former Slovenian professional basketball player, and basketball agent.
Professional career
Gorenc started playing basketball in KK Domžale, before in 1990 he joined KK Olimpija. He had been member Olim ...
, 14
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)
----
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, 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, 8
Marijan Kraljević, 9 Matjaž Tovornik, 10
Matjaž Smodiš, 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 ...
, 12
Marko Milič
Marko Milič (born May 7, 1977) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player. He represented the senior Slovenian national basketball team.
Professional career
After being selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1997 NBA draft (34th pic ...
, 13
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)
----
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, 6
Boris Gorenc
Boris Gorenc (born 3 December 1973) is a former Slovenian professional basketball player, and basketball agent.
Professional career
Gorenc started playing basketball in KK Domžale, before in 1990 he joined KK Olimpija. He had been member Olim ...
, 7
Sani Bečirović, 8
Marijan Kraljević, 9
Matjaž Smodiš, 10
Marko Tušek
Marko Tušek (born July 17, 1975) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player. Standing at , he played at the power forward position. He also represented the Slovenian national team
Slovene or Slovenian may refer to:
* Something of, fr ...
, 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 ...
, 12
Marko Milič
Marko Milič (born May 7, 1977) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player. He represented the senior Slovenian national basketball team.
Professional career
After being selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1997 NBA draft (34th pic ...
, 13
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, 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)
----
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, 6
Boris Gorenc
Boris Gorenc (born 3 December 1973) is a former Slovenian professional basketball player, and basketball agent.
Professional career
Gorenc started playing basketball in KK Domžale, before in 1990 he joined KK Olimpija. He had been member Olim ...
, 7
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, 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 ...
, 10
Slavko Duščak, 11
Marko Tušek
Marko Tušek (born July 17, 1975) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player. Standing at , he played at the power forward position. He also represented the Slovenian national team
Slovene or Slovenian may refer to:
* Something of, fr ...
, 12
Marko Milič
Marko Milič (born May 7, 1977) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player. He represented the senior Slovenian national basketball team.
Professional career
After being selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1997 NBA draft (34th pic ...
, 13
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, 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)
----
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, 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, 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
Nebojša Joksimović, 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
Erazem Lorbek, 12
Marko Milič
Marko Milič (born May 7, 1977) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player. He represented the senior Slovenian national basketball team.
Professional career
After being selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1997 NBA draft (34th pic ...
, 13
Marko Maravič
Marko Maravič (born June 26, 1979) is a Slovenian professional basketball coach and former player. He currently serves as an assistant coach for Cedevita Olimpija of the Slovenian League, ABA League and the EuroCup.
Playing career
Maravic ha ...
, 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)
----
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, 6
Sašo Ožbolt
Sašo Ožbolt (born 4 April 1981) is a Slovenian retired professional basketball player who played for KK Portorož of the Slovenian League. He represented the Slovenian national basketball team at the 2006 FIBA World Championship and Eurobaske ...
, 7
Sani Bečirović, 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 ...
, 11
Željko Zagorac
Želimir Zagorac (born March 9, 1981 in Gospić, SR Croatia, Yugoslavia) is a professional basketball player. He is 204 cm tall and currently plays for KK Ježica.
Zagorac competed for Slovenia at the 2006 FIBA World Championship; he has ...
, 12
Marko Milič
Marko Milič (born May 7, 1977) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player. He represented the senior Slovenian national basketball team.
Professional career
After being selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1997 NBA draft (34th pic ...
, 13
Goran Dragić, 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)
----
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, 5
Jaka Lakovič, 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, 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, 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 ...
, 11
Jaka Klobučar
Jaka Klobučar (born August 19, 1987) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for Kecskemét of the Nemzeti Bajnokság. He also represented the Slovenian national basketball team. Standing at , he plays the point guard, shooting guard and ...
, 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
Domen Lorbek
Domen Lorbek (born March 6, 1985) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for KK Zlatorog Laško of the Slovenian League. He also represented the Slovenian national basketball team internationally. Standing at 1.99 m (6 ft 6.25 in), ...
, 14
Gašper Vidmar, 15
Erazem Lorbek (Coach:
Aleš Pipan)
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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, 6
Samo Udrih
Samo Udrih (born August 2, 1979) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player and basketball coach.
Professional career
Udrih played with the Dallas Mavericks NBA Summer League team in 2005. In November 2010, he signed with Panellinios o ...
, 7
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 (C), 9
Jaka Klobučar
Jaka Klobučar (born August 19, 1987) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for Kecskemét of the Nemzeti Bajnokság. He also represented the Slovenian national basketball team. Standing at , he plays the point guard, shooting guard and ...
, 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, 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
Domen Lorbek
Domen Lorbek (born March 6, 1985) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for KK Zlatorog Laško of the Slovenian League. He also represented the Slovenian national basketball team internationally. Standing at 1.99 m (6 ft 6.25 in), ...
, 14
Jurica Golemac, 15
Erazem Lorbek (Coach:
Jure Zdovc)
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2010 FIBA World Cup
The 2010 FIBA World Championship was the 16th FIBA World Championship, the international basketball world championship contested by the men's national teams. The tournament ran from 28 August to 12 September 2010. It was co-organised by the Inte ...
: finished 8th among 24 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 (C), 6
Hasan Rizvić
Hasan Rizvić (born 18 January 1984) is a Bosnian-born Slovenian professional basketball player for KK Šenčur of Slovenian League.
Professional career
Rizvić began his career playing with KK Čelik but moved to Slovenia when he was 18-years-o ...
, 7
Sani Bečirović, 8
Jaka Klobučar
Jaka Klobučar (born August 19, 1987) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for Kecskemét of the Nemzeti Bajnokság. He also represented the Slovenian national basketball team. Standing at , he plays the point guard, shooting guard and ...
, 9
Samo Udrih
Samo Udrih (born August 2, 1979) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player and basketball coach.
Professional career
Udrih played with the Dallas Mavericks NBA Summer League team in 2005. In November 2010, he signed with Panellinios o ...
, 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, 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, 14
Gašper Vidmar, 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:
Memi Bečirović Memi or MEMI may refer to:
* Memi Bečirovič (born 1961), Slovenian professional basketball coach
* Ministry of Energy (Brunei)
The Department of Energy ( ms, Jabatan Tenaga), previously known as the Ministry of Energy and Ministry of Energy, Man ...
)
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2011 EuroBasket
EuroBasket 2011 was the 37th men's EuroBasket, European Basketball Championship, held by FIBA Europe. The competition was hosted by Lithuania. This was the second time EuroBasket had been held in Lithuania, the country having also hosted t ...
: finished 7th among 24 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 (C), 6
Luka Rupnik
Luka Rupnik (born 20 May 1993) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for San Pablo Burgos of the Spanish LEB Oro and the Slovenian national basketball team. Standing at , he plays at the point guard position.
Professional career
After ...
, 7
Sašo Ožbolt
Sašo Ožbolt (born 4 April 1981) is a Slovenian retired professional basketball player who played for KK Portorož of the Slovenian League. He represented the Slovenian national basketball team at the 2006 FIBA World Championship and Eurobaske ...
, 8
Matjaž Smodiš, 9
Samo Udrih
Samo Udrih (born August 2, 1979) is a Slovenian former professional basketball player and basketball coach.
Professional career
Udrih played with the Dallas Mavericks NBA Summer League team in 2005. In November 2010, he signed with Panellinios o ...
, 10
Edo Murić, 11
Goran Dragić, 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, 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 (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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2013 EuroBasket
EuroBasket 2013 was the 38th edition of the EuroBasket championship that was organized by FIBA Europe. It took place from 4 September until 22 September 2013 in Slovenia. The number of participating teams was 24.
France defeated Lithuania in th ...
: finished 5th among 24 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 (C), 6
Jure Balažič, 7
Nebojša Joksimović, 8
Edo Murić, 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, 12
Zoran Dragić, 13
Domen Lorbek
Domen Lorbek (born March 6, 1985) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for KK Zlatorog Laško of the Slovenian League. He also represented the Slovenian national basketball team internationally. Standing at 1.99 m (6 ft 6.25 in), ...
, 14
Gašper Vidmar, 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, 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, 7
Klemen Prepelič, 8
Edo Murić, 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, 11
Goran Dragić (C), 12
Zoran Dragić, 13
Domen Lorbek
Domen Lorbek (born March 6, 1985) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for KK Zlatorog Laško of the Slovenian League. He also represented the Slovenian national basketball team internationally. Standing at 1.99 m (6 ft 6.25 in), ...
, 14
Jaka Klobučar
Jaka Klobučar (born August 19, 1987) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for Kecskemét of the Nemzeti Bajnokság. He also represented the Slovenian national basketball team. Standing at , he plays the point guard, shooting guard and ...
, 15
Alen Omić (Coach:
Jure Zdovc)
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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 ...
: finished 12th among 24 teams
1
Nebojša Joksimović, 5
Luka Rupnik
Luka Rupnik (born 20 May 1993) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for San Pablo Burgos of the Spanish LEB Oro and the Slovenian national basketball team. Standing at , he plays at the point guard position.
Professional career
After ...
, 7
Klemen Prepelič, 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
Mitja Nikolić
Mitja Nikolić Smrdelj (born 24 February 1991) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for Basket Ravenna Piero Manetti. He also represented the Slovenian national basketball team between 2014 and 2017.
He is 2.00 m tall and plays the posi ...
, 12
Zoran Dragić, 13
Miha Zupan, 15
Jure Balažič (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 ...
, 23
Alen Omić, 24
Jaka Klobučar
Jaka Klobučar (born August 19, 1987) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for Kecskemét of the Nemzeti Bajnokság. He also represented the Slovenian national basketball team. Standing at , he plays the point guard, shooting guard and ...
, 55
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)
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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
0
Anthony Randolph, 1
Matic Rebec
Matic Rebec (born January 24, 1995) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for Cedevita Olimpija of the Slovenian League and the ABA League. Standing at 1.80 m, he plays at the point guard position.
Rebec spent the 2019-20 season with Cib ...
, 3
Goran Dragić (C) & (
MVP), 6
Aleksej Nikolić, 7
Klemen Prepelič, 8
Edo Murić, 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, 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 ...
, 22
Žiga Dimec, 31
Vlatko Čančar
Vlatko Čančar (born 10 April 1997) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Standing at , he plays as small forward.
Professional career
Union Olimpija (2015–2016) ...
, 77
Luka Dončić (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 ...
: finished 4th among 12 teams
5
Luka Rupnik
Luka Rupnik (born 20 May 1993) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for San Pablo Burgos of the Spanish LEB Oro and the Slovenian national basketball team. Standing at , he plays at the point guard position.
Professional career
After ...
, 6
Aleksej Nikolić, 7
Klemen Prepelič, 8
Edo Murić (C), 10
Mike Tobey, 11
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 , ...
, 15
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 ...
, 27
Žiga Dimec, 30
Zoran Dragić, 31
Vlatko Čančar
Vlatko Čančar (born 10 April 1997) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Standing at , he plays as small forward.
Professional career
Union Olimpija (2015–2016) ...
, 55
Jakob Čebašek
Jakob Čebašek (born April 28, 1991) is a Slovenian professional basketball player who last played for Leuven Bears of the Belgium Pro Basketball League. He is a 2.00 m tall Forward.
Professional career
Čebašek started playing professional bas ...
, 77
Luka Dončić (Coach:
Aleksander Sekulić)
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2022 EuroBasket
The EuroBasket 2022 was the 41st edition of the EuroBasket championship organized by FIBA Europe. It was the first since it was agreed it would take place every four years, with a similar system of qualification as for the FIBA Basketball World C ...
: finished 6th among 24 teams
3
Goran Dragić (C), 4
Žiga Samar, 5
Luka Rupnik
Luka Rupnik (born 20 May 1993) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for San Pablo Burgos of the Spanish LEB Oro and the Slovenian national basketball team. Standing at , he plays at the point guard position.
Professional career
After ...
, 6
Aleksej Nikolić, 7
Klemen Prepelič, 8
Edo Murić, 10
Mike Tobey, 11
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 , ...
, 27
Žiga Dimec, 30
Zoran Dragić, 31
Vlatko Čančar
Vlatko Čančar (born 10 April 1997) is a Slovenian professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Standing at , he plays as small forward.
Professional career
Union Olimpija (2015–2016) ...
, 77
Luka Dončić (Coach:
Aleksander Sekulić)
See also
*
Slovenia women's national basketball team
*
Slovenia men's national under-20 basketball team
*
Slovenia men's national under-19 basketball team
*
Slovenia men's national under-17 basketball team
Notes
References
External links
*
FIBA profileSlovenia National Team – Menat Eurobasket.com
at FIBA Archive
{{FIBA EuroBasket winners
Men's national basketball teams
FIBA EuroBasket-winning countries