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2017–18 KK Crvena Zvezda Season
The 2017–18 season is the 73rd Crvena zvezda season in the existence of the club. The team has been playing in the Basketball League of Serbia, in the Adriatic League and in the Euroleague. Overview During the summer of 2017, the head coach Dejan Radonjić didn't sign new contract, and the club parted ways with no less than eleven players, including key figures in the last couple of years such as Marko Simonović, captain Luka Mitrović, Charles Jenkins, Stefan Jović, Ognjen Kuzmić and Marko Gudurić. Young prospect Dušan Alimpijević was named as the head coach. Depleted roster was reinforced by James Feldeine and Taylor Rochestie, veterans Pero Antić and Marko Kešelj and a quartet of young players: Mathias Lessort, Nikola Radičević, Stefan Janković and Nikola Jovanović. Zvezda also brought in Dragan Apić, Dejan Davidovac and Stefan Lazarević from its development team FMP. Half of rebuilt team hasn't previously played a single game in EuroLeague. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nebojša Čović
Nebojša Čović ( sr-Cyrl, Небојша Човић; born 2 July 1958) is a Serbian businessman, basketball executive, and politician. Since 2011, he has been serving as the president of . Early years and education Čović was born in Belgrade, PR Serbia, FPR Yugoslavia, and graduated from the University of Belgrade's Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. In 2000, he obtained his PhD at the same university. Political career In 1992, as a member of the Socialist Party of Serbia (SPS), 34-year-old Čović started his climb up the political ladder with a position of executive board vice-president in charge of economy and finances at the Belgrade city assembly. A year later, in 1993, he advanced to the position of the city government president. In 1994 he got elected as the Mayor of Belgrade. In parallel, Čović was the SPS deputy ( MP) in the Serbian National Assembly. Čović was sacked from the mayoral post in mid-January 1997 by the Serbian president and SPS party leader ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018–19 KK Crvena Zvezda Season
The 2018–19 season was the 74th Crvena zvezda season in the existence of the club. The team played in the Basketball League of Serbia, in the Adriatic League and in the EuroCup. Crvena zvezda won their first Adriatic Supercup trophy, the fourth Adriatic League Championship, and the 20th National Championship. Overview In summer 2018 the team started with signing Milan Tomić as a head coach. Soon to follow were the players Billy Baron, Michael Ojo and two centers from Radonjić era: Maik Zirbes and Dušan Ristić. Zvezda also added experienced Stratos Perperoglou and Mouhammad Faye, as well as point guard Joe Ragland. The last one to sign was combo guard Nemanja Nenadić from development team FMP. After the end of the 2017–18 season, Stefan Janković decided to part ways with Crvena zvezda even though he was under contract with them, with both parties having different views on his contract status. His contract status was since then under review by the Basketball F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marko Kešelj
Marko Kešelj ( sr-Cyrl, Марко Кешељ, born 2 January 1988) is a Serbian politician and retired professional basketball player serving as the state secretary in the Ministry of Sports since 4 November 2022. He previously served as a member of the National Assembly from 1 August 2022 until his resignation on 10 November 2022. He is also a presidency member of Crvena zvezda. He represented the Serbia national team in the international competitions. He is a tall small forward. Professional career Kešelj started his career in his hometown with a club called Mega Ishrana. Despite his young age, Kešelj already has the experience of playing for two top-quality foreign clubs, the Spanish ACB League club Akasvayu Girona and the German League club Köln 99ers. During the summer of 2006, his talents were spotted by Serbian coach Svetislav Pešić, who brought him to Girona in the Spanish ACB League at the age of 18. However, Kešelj could not establish himself in the squ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pero Antić
Pero Antić (, ; born July 29, 1982) is a Macedonian basketball executive and former professional player. He currently serves as a president of the Basketball Federation of North Macedonia. Antić was a member and captain of the Macedonian national basketball team. Standing at , he primarily played the power forward position, although he was able to play at the center position. Professional career Early years Antić has played with: Rabotnički Skopje, AEK Athens, Crvena zvezda, Academic Sofia, Lokomotiv Kuban, Spartak St. Petersburg and Olympiacos. He won the 2006 Serbia and Montenegro National Cup with Red Star Belgrade. He was voted the MVP of the 2007–08 season in the Bulgarian National Basketball League, a season in which he averaged 23.3 points and 9.3 rebounds per game. In the EuroChallenge 2010–11 season, he helped Spartak St. Petersburg reach the EuroChallenge Final Four, averaging 9.6 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. Olympiacos After an impressive pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taylor Rochestie
Taylor Campbell Rochestie (born July 1, 1985) is an American-born naturalized Montenegrin former professional basketball player. He represented the senior Montenegrin national team internationally. He also holds an Israeli citizenship. Standing at a height of , he played at the point guard position. Rochestie won the Alphonso Ford EuroLeague Top Scorer Trophy in 2015. Early life Rochestie was born to Howard Rochestie, a Trenton, NJ native of Jewish descent, and Christina Campbell in Houston, Texas. High school career Rochestie attended Santa Barbara High School in California, where he started playing basketball, and graduated as the all-time leading scorer of his high school's history. College career In 2004, Rochestie attended Tulane University, where he played one year of college basketball, with the Tulane Green Wave. He then transferred to Washington State University, where he sat out the 2006 academic year, due to NCAA rules. He then played with the Washington State Cougar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Feldeine
James Feldeine (born June 26, 1988) is an American-Dominican professional basketball player for Club Nacional de Futbol of Uruguayan Basketball League. He played college basketball for Quinnipiac University, before playing professionally in Spain, Italy, Puerto Rico, Greece, Serbia, and Israel. High school career Feldeine played basketball at Cardinal Hayes High School, before moving to Quinnipiac University. In his high school career, Feldeine was nominated to play in the McDonald's All-American Game, was twice named to the All-Bronx Burroughs First-Team, was named to the All-New York City Second-Team, and he was also named to the All-New York State Second-Team. College career Feldeine played college basketball at Quinnipiac University, with the Quinnipiac Bobcats. In his junior college season, during the 2008–09 season, Feldeine was named the NEC's Most Improved Player, and was also selected to the All-NEC First-Team, after being the Northeast Conference's top scorer. During ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marko Gudurić
Marko Gudurić ( sr-cyr, Марко Гудурић, born March 8, 1995) is a Serbian professional basketball player for Fenerbahçe Beko of the Turkish BSL and the EuroLeague. He also represents the senior Serbian national basketball team internationally. Standing at , he plays at the shooting guard and small forward positions. Professional career Crvena zvezda (2013–2017) Gudurić grew up with Crvena zvezda youth teams and signed his first professional contract in April 2013. He played two seasons for the Crvena zvezda development team FMP. On September 30, 2015, Gudurić re-signed for Crvena zvezda to a four-year deal. On October 15, 2015, he made his EuroLeague debut against SIG Basket with 6 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds and 4 steals. One of his best moments was against Real Madrid when he had a crucial dunk to get Crvena zvezda four-point lead one minute before the end of the game on November 27, 2015. On December 18, 2015, Zvezda played a game against Bayern Muni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ognjen Kuzmić
Ognjen Kuzmić ( sr-Cyrl, Огњен Кузмић, ; born May 16, 1990) is a Serbian professional basketball player for KK FMP of the Adriatic League. He has also represented the senior Serbian national team in international competition. Standing at , he plays at the center position. He was selected with the 52nd overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors and won the 2015 NBA Championship with the same team. Professional career Kuzmić started his senior career in Borac Banja Luka and the first basketball steps began in Findo Doboj. After one season, he left to play for Korihait in the Finnish league. In 2010, he returned to Bosnia to play for KK Čelik Zenica. In 2011, he signed with Unicaja Málaga but played the 2011–12 season with farm team, Clínicas Rincón Benahavís of the Spanish Second League. He also played two games with Unicaja. In 2012, Unicaja Málaga loaned him to Joventut Badalona. On September 27, 2013, he signed with the Golde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stefan Jović
Stefan Jović ( sr-cyr, Стефан Јовић, born November 3, 1990) is a Serbian professional basketball player for Valencia of the Spanish Liga ACB. He also represents the senior Serbian national team in international competition. Standing at , he plays at the point guard position. Club career Jović played in the youth system of Ergonom from his hometown Niš. From 2010 to 2012 he played with Sloga. In July 2012, he signed a three-year contract with Radnički. Crvena zvezda (2014–2017) On September 21, 2014, he signed a three-year deal with Crvena zvezda. In the 2014–15 season, his first with the club, Crvena zvezda won the ABA League championship, the Serbian League championship and the Serbian Cup. He also appeared in 19 games in the EuroLeague, averaging 2.9 points, 2.8 assists and 2.1 rebounds. On November 12, 2015, in a road game against Bayern Munich, he set the Euroleague record for the most assists in a single game – 19. In May 2016, he was named M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Jenkins (basketball)
Charles T. Jenkins (born February 28, 1989) is an American former professional basketball player. He was drafted by the Golden State Warriors in the 2011 NBA draft after finishing his four-year college career with the Hofstra Pride men's basketball, Hofstra Pride. In addition to being a citizen of the United States, Jenkins also has Serbian nationality law, Serbian citizenship. While attending Hempstead (village), New York, Hempstead, New York (state), New York's Hofstra University, Jenkins, a guard (basketball), guard for the Hofstra Pride men's basketball, Hofstra Pride men's basketball team, had already amassed 1,767 points, 440 rebounds, 331 assists and 156 steals through his first three seasons. He is Hofstra Pride men's basketball statistical leaders, Hofstra's all-time leading scorer (2,463), breaking Antoine Agudio's record (2,286) set in 2007–08, and graduated as the second leading scorer in Colonial Athletic Association history behind Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luka Mitrović
Luka Mitrović ( sr-cyrl, Лука Митровић; born 21 March 1993) is a Serbian professional basketball player for Crvena zvezda of the Serbian KLS, the ABA League and the EuroLeague. Standing at , he plays at the power forward and center positions. Mitrović was the final selection of the 2015 NBA draft. Club career Early years Mitrović started playing basketball in Novi Sad-based club Kadet. In 2009, he moved to Hemofarm where he first played for the youth team. In the 2010–11 season, he signed his first professional contract. Crvena zvezda (2012–2017) In 2012, he signed a contract with Crvena zvezda. In the 2013–14 season, his role in the team increased, becoming off-the-bench player. He also played the EuroLeague for the first time in his career. Over 7 EuroLeague games, he averaged 3.6 points and 4 rebounds per game. Before the start of 2014–15 season, he was promoted in the team captain. On 21 November 2014 he posted a career-high 30 points in a double ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marko Simonović (born 1986)
Marko Simonović may refer to: * Marko Simonović (basketball, born 1982), Serbian assistant coach for Serbia men's national under-19 basketball team *Marko Simonović (basketball, born 1986) Marko Simonović ( sr-cyr, Марко Симоновић, born 30 May 1986) is a Serbian professional basketball coach and former professional basketball player who is the current head coach for SPD Radnički of the Basketball League of Serbia ..., Serbian basketball player (Hemofarm, Budućnost, Crvena zvezda, Zenit Saint Petersburg) and coach * Marko Simonović (basketball, born 1999), Montenegrin basketball player (Olimpija Ljubljana, Mega Basket, Chicago Bulls) {{disamb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
