Filip Petrusev had a standout performance with the Serbia senior national team jersey, scoring 17 points, grabbing six rebounds, and dishing out two assists in just 17 minutes in the World Cup quarterfinal victory over Lithuania. "You have to ask him," Marko Guduric smiled when asked if Petrusev had the best night wearing a senior national team jersey.
Serbia easily overcame China in their 2023 FIBA World Cup debut, but one of the players missed the entire second half - the Philadelphia 76ers newcomers Filip Petrusev. Petrusev scored 8 points and grabbed 2 rebounds in just 5 minutes of action but did not continue playing due to injury. The Serbian center sprained his ankle, head coach Svetislav Pesic confirmed after the game.
Before beginning the training camp with the Serbian national team, Filip Petrusev got into a serious incident in Greece that was caused by wildfires. Several weeks later, the big man represented his home country in the first open friendly game.
Filip Petrusev had a standout performance with the Serbia senior national team jersey, scoring 17 points, grabbing six rebounds, and dishing out two assists in just 17 minutes in the World Cup quarterfinal victory over Lithuania. "You have to ask him," Marko Guduric smiled when asked if Petrusev had the best night wearing a senior national team jersey.
Serbia easily overcame China in their 2023 FIBA World Cup debut, but one of the players missed the entire second half - the Philadelphia 76ers newcomers Filip Petrusev. Petrusev scored 8 points and grabbed 2 rebounds in just 5 minutes of action but did not continue playing due to injury. The Serbian center sprained his ankle, head coach Svetislav Pesic confirmed after the game.
Before beginning the training camp with the Serbian national team, Filip Petrusev got into a serious incident in Greece that was caused by wildfires. Several weeks later, the big man represented his home country in the first open friendly game.
Philadelphia 76ers big man Filip Petrusev and his girlfriend Tiana Sumakovic experienced a harrowing ordeal in Greece amidst raging wildfires. They were initially assured of safety but soon found themselves in a dangerous situation. The couple had sought refuge on a beach ten kilometers away from the fire, but the smoke became suffocating, leaving them stranded without any assistance.
After a solid season in the EuroLeague and the ABA League, Filip Petrusev is moving to the NBA. The Serbian big man has signed a contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, a team that he represented in the Summer League this offseason. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, the organization announced. Nevertheless, it is a regular contract despite initial reports about a two-way deal.
After a bounce-back season in the EuroLeague with Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade, Serbian big man Filip Petrusev has been playing in the NBA Summer League. He is set to stay in the US.
After being selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2022 NBA Draft, Serbian big man Filip Petrusev is now prepared to cross the Atlantic and compete for a spot on the team's roster. Petrusev received an invitation to participate in the Salt Lake City Summer League.
After first struggling to find his place, Filip Petrusev has blossomed in Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade during the 2022-23 season. Talking about the upcoming season, his agent Misko Raznatovic shared two primary options for the player. In an interview with Georgios Zakkas from SDNA, he said that the first goal of the offseason for Petrusev is to get established in the NBA.
Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade have already been eliminated from EuroLeague playoffs contention. Nevertheless, the team is still living with the idea that only a couple of minuscule things left them without the chance to go to the postseason. Filip Petrusev was certain that Crvena Zvezda could've easily made the playoffs if not for the mental mistakes throughout the year.
The 2022-23 EuroLeague season is approaching the playoffs stage, while early spring means the beginning of intensive work for general managers of the clubs. It's time to shape the rosters for next season, regardless of how this one ends.
A €10,000 fine and three-game suspension – that's all the consequences Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade center Mathias Lessort faces after shoving Filip Petrusev in a recent eternal derby. According to Telegraf, Prosecutor's Office rejected Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade's criminal complaint due to Lessort's physical attack at the end of the game.
Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade have officially filed a criminal complaint against Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade center Mathias Lessort. As a reason, the club cites violent Lessort's behavior and the hit on Filip Petrusev during the recent eternal derby in the ABA League.
With the incident between Filip Petrusev and Mathias Lessort sparking reactions in the basketball world, the scuffle has transferred to action being taken outside the court. The two players got involved in a conflict after the ABA League game between Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade and Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade on Monday.
The duel between Partizan Mozzart Bet and Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade ended in the worst way possible. Partizan's center Mathias Lessort approached and hit Zvezda center Filip Petrusev, with whom he had an altercation during the game.
The Serbian national team will play its decisive game for qualification to FIBA World Cup 2023 with a reshaped roster, compared to the one that competed in Friday's overtime loss in Athens.
For Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade, this has definitely been a season full of emotions and surprises. The reigning champions of the ABA League terribly started their EuroLeague season, winning only 2 of their first 8 games in the competition. The management decided enough was enough, and they parted ways with the young head coach Vladimir Jovanovic.
Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade failed to spoil another magical Zalgiris' night in Kaunas in front of their sold-out crowd. Zalgiris seemed to be safe at halftime, leading 38-30 after 20 minutes of play. However, the picture changed drastically after the break, as Zvezda stepped up defensively, played with more physicality, and made the most of their dominance in the paint.
Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade recorded a statement win at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall after holding AS Monaco below 70 points and winning the game by a 24-point margin, 92-68. Red Star talent Filip Petrusev scored a team-high 21 points to go with six rebounds for a team-best 25 PIR.
One of the hottest young players in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade center Filip Petrusev, has capped his rise by earning the MVP honor for Round 17, the first of his two seasons in the competition. Petrusev posted career highs of 25 points and a performance index rating of 36, the best in Round 17, as Zvezda held on for a 75-77 road win at Valencia Basket.
Filip Petrusev has been on a tear for Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade recently, racking up dominant performance after dominant performance. His tremendous recent form culminated in the match against Valencia Basket today.
