Saša Pukl (born 26 July 1970) is a Slovenian professional basketball referee, who has been a FIBA international referee since 2000 and is regarded as one of the top European officials of his generation. He has officiated at multiple Olympic Games, FIBA World Cups, and EuroBasket tournaments, and is also active in the

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Refereeing career

Pukl began officiating professionally in Slovenia in the mid-1990s and was nominated as a FIBA referee in 2000. His international career includes appearances at the

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in London and the

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in Rio de Janeiro. He has also officiated at the

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and

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tournaments, and he is regularly selected for high-level international and continental games. Pukl is an experienced referee in the EuroLeague, where he has handled both regular-season and playoff games for many seasons.

Recognition

Pukl is respected in the European officiating community for his composure and consistency, and has frequently been involved in referee training and development programs under FIBA Europe.

References

External links

FIBA profile – Saša Pukl

EuroLeague Referees 2024–25
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