Zoran Krečković ( sr-cyr, Зоран Кречковић, born April 17, 1959) is a Serbian professional

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coach and former player.

Coaching career

Krečković began his coaching career in 1996 with IMT Beopetrol in

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. In February 2000 he got fired. He had a stint at Crvena zvezda in 2001–02 before moving on to Yamolgaz '92 Yambol in the Bulgarian League from 2002–03.Kreckovic facing huge rebuilding task in Osaka
/ref> Krečković coached the Kuwait national team from 2004–06 and in 2008–09, including appearances in the

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and the 2009 Asia Championship in

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. He guided

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in the 2011–12

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season and got second position in the league and Emir Cup title in that season.Coach Zoran Kreckovic signs back to Al Sadd
/ref> Krečković had a stint at

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of Japan League in 2012. After that he coached Al Jahraa in Kuwaiti League for two seasons. In 2014, Krečković became a head coach of Al Sadd for second time. In July 2018, he became a head coach of Al Jahraa for second time.

Career achievements

;As player * FIBA Korać Cup winner: 1 (with

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: 1977–78) *

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winner: 1 (with IMT: 1986–87)Čair svedok istorije
/ref> ;As head coach * Emir of Qatar Cup winner: 1 (with

: 2011–12)

Head coaching record

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Coaching career

Career achievements

Head coaching record

See also

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