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Serbia hopeful to have Nikola Jokic at FIBA EuroBasket 2025

2025-04-11

Silver at FIBA World Cup 2023, bronze at the Paris Olympics last summer, and gold at FIBA EuroBasket 2025? That's the goal set for Serbia. The ambition is clear, but there's one crucial condition—players must stay healthy. Though, EuroBasket fans can likely expect to see three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic competing for Serbia.
Bogdanovic on Serbia’s bronze celebration: 'We wanted to be historically drunk'

2025-02-19

Serbian basketball star Bogdan Bogdanovic opened up about the team’s unforgettable celebration after winning the bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics. In the new documentary "Court of Gold", Bogdanovic reflected on the team’s wild celebrations, emphasizing that they wanted to fully embrace the historic moment.
Inside 'Court of Gold': Netflix docuseries exposes Serbia's struggles against Durant

2025-02-19

Netflix’s new documentary series 'Court of Gold' has captivated basketball fans with its behind-the-scenes look at the 2024 Paris Olympics. It's a retelling of Team USA's journey to gold, offering previously untold stories surrounding the US squad, France, and Serbia, among others.
Injury concerns for Aleksej Pokusevski, surgery not ruled out

2025-02-18

Serbian national team coach Svetislav Pesic has assembled his squad at the Aleksandar Nikolic Hall as they prepare for their final FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers against Finland and Georgia. With Serbia already qualified, Pesic has taken the opportunity to invite some younger players to the team. However, not all of them are available.
Kevin Durant calls out Serbia: 'They can't even compete with us'

2025-01-19

While some believe the gap between the NBA, Team USA, and the rest of the world is narrowing, Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant strongly disagrees. "Hell nah. Of course not," Durant said on the Out of the Mud podcast when asked if the world would ever catch up to the USA in basketball.
Andrej Stojakovic denies Pesic statements about playing for Serbia

2024-12-22

The Stojakovic family has firmly denied reports that Andrej Stojakovic has decided to play for Serbia’s national team. Following an announcement from Serbia’s head coach Svetislav Pesic, the family clarified through the Greek portal SPORT24 that the claim is untrue.
Andrej Stojakovic has decided to play for Serbia, Pesic says

2024-12-21

Predrag Stojakovic's son, Andrej, has opted to play with Serbia, according to the national team's head coach Svetislav Pesic. The veteran tactician was hosted on the 'Kida Show' and revealed that the son of one of the greatest Serbian basketball players will follow in his father's footsteps. "He has decided, as far as I know, to play for the Serbian national team," coach Pesic said.
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Bogdan Bogdanovic claims title of best Serbian player for 2023

2024-01-09

Despite Nikola Jokic's NBA championship victory and earning the Finals MVP award, the best Serbian player for 2023 has been awarded to Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Bogdan Bogdanovic, according to the Serbian Basketball Federation. In a survey involving 40 local journalists, Bogdanovic gathered 27 votes, outpacing Jokic, who collected only 10.
Svetislav Pesic favors different EuroLeague format, sets alarm on Serbian basketball

2024-01-07

Serbia saw off 2023 with a silver medal won at the FIBA World Cup in Manila. Now, the challenge of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris lies ahead for coach Svetislav Pesic, who restored the squad to its old glory days.
Team USA to play friendly game vs Jokic's Serbia before Paris Olympics

2024-01-06

Before competing in the Paris Olympic Games the upcoming summer, Team USA will play against two formidable opponents in friendly matches. As revealed earlier, Steve Kerr's squad will suit up against Australia in Abu Dhabi. Now, it has become clear that Team USA will play against Serbia as well.
Pesic explains Teodosic case, defends Jokic's decision to skip World Cup

2023-12-23

Nikola Jokic canceled his participation in the 2023 FIBA World Cup after winning the NBA title with the Denver Nuggets. The two-time NBA MVP is one of the frontrunners for another accolade. However, and despite Serbia's secured spot in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, Jokic's presence in Paris is by no means guaranteed. 
Australia eyes games vs. Team USA and Serbia in UAE before Paris Olympics

2023-12-19

The Australian Boomers are in advanced talks to play a pair of exhibition games in Abu Dhabi as part of their preparations for the 2024 Paris Olympics, as reported by Olgun Uluc of ESPN. In this proposed showcase, the Boomers would go up against Team USA and Serbia in mid-July in the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
Nikola Jokic undecided on Paris Olympics: 'Some people put words in my mouth'

2023-12-13

Nikola Jokic, who took a break from the Serbian national team this past summer following an NBA championship run with the Denver Nuggets, has yet to make a decision on his participation in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Jokic refuted Bozidar Maljkovic's claim that he is guaranteed to help Serbia in the Olympics next summer.
Svetislav Pesic: 'I'm one of the best coaches in Europe'

2023-11-24

After almost being written off as too old-school and archaic, coach Svetislav Pesic won the silver medal with the Serbian national team at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. He now says he's one of the best in the continent. Pesic appeared as a guest speaker at a conference called "The Power of Responsibility" by Bonitet, where he talked about his experience as a basketball coach.
Vasilije Micic wants to represent Serbia in 2024 Paris Olympics

2023-10-26

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Vasilije Micic, although absent from the Serbian national team at the recent FIBA World Cup 2023, has set his sights on wearing the Eagles jersey at the 2024 Paris Olympics. "I hope to play in the Olympic Games. I think the team is excellent, and I believe we have great potential. I hope we will all stay healthy," Micic told RTS.
Nikola Jokic to play in 2024 Paris Olympics

2023-10-16

In an interview with Juan Jimenez of AS.com, Bozidar Maljkovic, the President of the Olympic Committee of Serbia and a legendary basketball coach, made a significant announcement. He revealed that Nikola Jokic is set to participate in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Maljkovic shared this news while reflecting on Serbia's second-place finish in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023.
Nemanja Nedovic stands firm on decision to skip FIBA World Cup 2023

2023-09-26

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade guard Nemanja Nedovic made it clear that he holds no regrets about his decision to skip the FIBA World Cup 2023, where the Serbian national team secured a second-place finish. "No regrets, it was my decision," Nedovic shared his thoughts with Sportklub.
Miroslav Raduljica takes stock of his Zvezda stint, Serbia's World Cup run

2023-09-20

Just a few days after joining Maroussi BC in Greece, Miroslav Raduljica sat with Sport Klub to discuss the change in his career.
Svetislav Pesic to leave Serbian national team after Paris Olympics

2023-09-14

After not coaching a club for a year, Svetislav Pesic became the head coach of the Serbian national team in 2021. Two years later, he guided the roster to a World Cup silver.
Pesic attacks Serbian basketball, says teams should leave ABA League

2023-09-14

After being written off as an outdated specialist, Svetislav Pesic led the Serbian national team to a second-place finish in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. The week after the win, the veteran specialist called out the local basketball system.
Aleksa Avramovic gets greeted by thousands of people in his hometown

2023-09-14

The Serbian national team was greeted by a huge crowd in Belgrade that celebrated their silver-medal finish at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Aleksa Avramovic became a local hero in his hometown as well.
Avramovic ranks Novak Djokovic along Michael Jordan and Muhammad Ali in sports

2023-09-13

While Aleksa Avramovic was making crucial plays in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 for the Serbian national team, his countryman and tennis superstar, Novak Djokovic, was winning match after match at the US Open tournament.
Borisa Simanic shares his status: 'Can't do anything for three months'

2023-09-13

Prior to Serbia capturing a silver medal in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, the story of Borisa Simanic and his sudden loss of a kidney after receiving a blow during one of the tournament's games captured the attention of the basketball world.
Novak Djokovic joins Serbian NT celebration: 'This is a dream come true for me'

2023-09-12

The world's best tennis player, Novak Djokovic, recently joined the Serbian national basketball team on the iconic balcony of the Old Palace (Stari dvor) in Belgrade. It was a special moment, as he not only celebrated Serbia's silver medal achievement at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 but also his 24th Grand Slam victory at the US Open.
Serbian players to receive five-figure sum for FIBA World Cup silver

2023-09-12

At Tuesday's meeting, the Government of Serbia made a decision to honor the national basketball team members for their successful performance in winning silver medals at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 held in the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia. According to Sportal.rs, they will each receive an award of 25,000 euros, equivalent in dinars.
Bogdan Bogdanovic: 'It's one of the best groups I've ever worked with'

2023-09-10

Bogdan Bogdanovic led Serbia in scoring, but his team ultimately lost in the 2023 FIBA World Cup final against Germany. After the game, the start guard was sad about the ending but wanted to pay attention to the work the roster did. Talking with the Serbian media following the loss, Bogdanovic emphasized that Serbia will be going to play in Paris next summer.
Aleksa Avramovic on World Cup final loss: 'We'll have better chance next year'

2023-09-10

Even though Serbia lost the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 final against Germany, Aleksa Avramovic had one word to describe his feelings. "Proud."
Nikola Milutinov after loss to Germany: 'I take full responsibility'

2023-09-10

Led by Aleksa Avramovic, Serbia mounted a fiery comeback in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough to beat Germany in the 2023 FIBA World Cup final. One player was having an underwhelming game - Nikola Milutinov.
Germany beats Serbia in FIBA World Cup final, captures its first title

2023-09-10

Serbia mounted an impressive fourth-quarter comeback, but ultimately it wasn't enough. Dennis Schroder hit a clutch driving layup and led Germany to its first-ever FIBA World Cup title in an 83-77  (23-26, 24-21, 22-10, 14-20) win in the final.
Aleksa Avramovic: guy who drove Gilgeous-Alexander and his teammates crazy

2023-09-10

Can you picture a Serbian guy locked in his hotel room, watching Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's film and highlights for two days straight? It might sound like a joke, but that's Aleksa Avramovic for you, and that guy is crazy.
FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 final: schedule and where to watch

2023-09-10

After four years of waiting, the FIBA Basketball World Cup final returns, in which Germany and Serbia will compete to be crowned as the best in the world. Serbia beat Canada 95-86 in the first semifinal, as Bogdan Bogdanovic put up a 23-point performance. Meanwhile, Germany remained the only unbeaten team in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 after achieving a 113-111 victory against Team USA.
Jorge Garbajosa expresses admiration for Serbia, wants to see France bounce back

2023-09-09

Jorge Garbajosa was recently elected as the new president of FIBA ​​Europe. The retired player, who won the FIBA World Cup with Spain in 2006, is currently in Manila, where this year's final between Serbia and Germany will be held. "When you enter these waters, you quickly realize how productive you can be if you are hardworking and diligent," Garbajosa told Mozzart Sport's Nikola Stojkovic.
Jordi Fernandez reacts to Canada's foul troubles, reveals key behind loss to Serbia

2023-09-08

The Canadian national team grappled with a stunning Serbian performance and a foul problem that tied their key players already by the middle of the third quarter of the World Cup semifinal. Even before the crucial ten-minute stretch began, Canadian coach Jordi Fernandez had to bench his best defensive player, Dillon Brooks, and star big man Kelly Olynyk due to their four personal fouls.
Bogdan Bogdanovic wants to face Team USA in FIBA World Cup final

2023-09-08

Serbia national team star Bogdan Bogdanovic led his country to the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 final and is already looking for a bigger challenge. The Atlanta Hawks guard admitted he would like to face Team USA in the final game.
Svetislav Pesic avoids Nikola Jokic talk, says Shai among the best he's seen

2023-09-08

Svetislav Pesic has been coaching for 41 years, and in all that time, he hasn't come across many players quite like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. After Serbia's World Cup semifinal win against Canada, the Serbian head coach highlighted how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's presence greatly inspired his team.
Aleksa Avramovic shares emotional message after win vs Canada

2023-09-08

Serbian national team guard Aleksa Avramovic put up a defensive clinic against Canadian superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and was one of the key players in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 semifinal win. Straight after the victory, the Partizan MozzartBet Belgrade guard gave an emotional speech to the Sport Klub TV channel.
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Statistics


2023/2024

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
Olympics 6 60.7%
145/239
35.1%
60/171
78.7%
96/122
38.8
28.3/10.5
24.2 8.7 13.3 3 - 18 - 94.3


2022/2023

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
FIBA WC 8 66.7%
190/285
37.7%
80/212
78.3%
141/180
34
25.5/8.5
23.8 9.1 11.8 2.9 - 17.6 - 95.1


2021/2022

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
FIBA WC Q 2 53.2%
42/79
42%
21/50
71.1%
32/45
33.5
23.5/10
22.5 8 14 1 - 19 - 89.5
EuroBasket 6 59.3%
127/214
40.6%
65/160
81.1%
103/127
34.7
23.8/10.8
22.7 8.7 11.3 2.3 - 17.2 - 92


2020/2021

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
OQT 4 59.9%
91/152
36.5%
38/104
78.8%
78/99
36.8
26.8/10
25.3 5 12 3.5 0 18.5 - 93.5


2019/2020

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS


2018/2019

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
FIBA WC 8 62.6%
179/286
40.5%
81/200
80%
152/190
39
28.3/10.8
25.4 7.1 14.1 2.9 - 20.1 - 94.1


2017/2018

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS


2016/2017

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket 9 55.8%
207/371
32.9%
55/167
77.1%
162/210
38.4
25.8/12.7
20.8 6.4 11.2 2.2 - 21.9 - 82.3


2015/2016

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
Olympics 8 53.9%
178/330
33.1%
59/178
77.2%
132/171
36.1
25.3/10.9
22.1 8.4 14.6 2.1 - 24.6 - 83.1


2014/2015

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket 9 63.4%
192/303
30.1%
71/236
77.4%
151/195
35.9
27.1/8.8
23 5.4 11.7 2.2 0 22.6 22.3 83.1


2013/2014

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
FIBA WC 9 55.8%
206/369
37%
64/173
69.5%
139/200
32.1
23.3/8.8
16.8 6.2 11.9 1.6 - 22.3 - 82.6


2012/2013

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket 11 51.1%
224/438
31.8%
68/214
65.4%
157/240
32.9
23.6/9.3
13.5 4 12 2.5 - 22.4 - 73.5


2010/2011

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket 11 52.5%
223/425
34.1%
77/226
78.6%
184/234
34.5
24.9/9.5
16.5 4.6 14 1.3 - 21.5 - 78.3


2009/2010

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
FIBA WC 9 56.1%
193/344
39.6%
89/225
74.6%
147/197
36.8
26.1/10.7
18.1 6.9 12.7 2.1 - 20.3 - 88.9


2008/2009

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket 9 50%
158/316
33.3%
69/207
77%
157/204
34.2
23.6/10.7
16.1 7.6 12.6 2.3 - 24.7 - 75.6


2006/2007

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket 3 46.5%
60/129
23.8%
15/63
64.1%
50/78
39.7
26.3/13.3
10 7.7 11.7 4.3 - 27 - 71.7


2005/2006

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
FIBA WC 6 49.3%
135/274
40.4%
44/109
75.2%
82/109
33
23.7/9.3
12.8 7.3 13.3 5 - 23 - 80.7


2004/2005

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket 4 53.6%
75/140
33.3%
28/84
72.6%
82/113
34.8
26/7
13 7.5 14 2.8 - 24.5 - 79


2002/2003

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket 7 48.7%
115/236
38.2%
63/165
67.8%
118/174
32.4
19.3/13.1
10.1 3.6 16 2 - 27 - 76.7
Records
Seasons:   All | 24/25 | 23/24 | 22/23 | 21/22 | 20/21 | 19/20 | 18/19 | 17/18 | 16/17 | 15/16 | 14/15 | 13/14 | 12/13 | 11/12 | 10/11 | 09/10 | 08/09 | 06/07 | 05/06 | 04/05 | 03/04 | 02/03

FIBA EuroBasket

Average recors - all seasons
Efficiency 2014-2015 98.9
Points 2021-2022 92
Rebounds 2006-2007 39.7
Assists 2021-2022 22.7
Steals 2021-2022 8.7
Blocks 2006-2007 4.3
2-pointers made 2016-2017 23
3-pointers made 2021-2022 10.8
Free throws made 2004-2005 20.5
Average recors - all seasons
Efficiency Nikola Jokic
2021/2022
29.2
Points Nikola Jokic
2021/2022
21.7
Rebounds Nikola Jokic
2021/2022
10
Assists Vasilije Micic
2021/2022
7.5
Steals Zoran Erceg
2006/2007
2
Blocks Darko Milicic
2006/2007
3.3
2-pointers made Nikola Jokic
2021/2022
6.8
3-pointers made Milan Gurovic
2002/2003
2.9
Free throws made Igor Rakocevic
2004/2005
6
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