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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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Danilo Andjusic after being left out of Serbian NT: 'I think I deserve a spot'

2022-07-14

Partizan Belgrade player Danilo Andjusic, in a recent interview with sportklub.rs, did not hide that he was surprised by the decision of the Serbian national team coach Svetislav Pesic to not include him in the list of candidates for the upcoming qualification matches for the World Cup and the EuroBasket 2022.
Serbia announces preliminary roster for EuroBasket 2022

2022-07-12

Svetislav Pesic announced the Serbian national team's 22-man list for the qualification window in August and for the upcoming EuroBasket 2022.

Dejan Tomasevic: 'It won't be a tragedy if Serbia doesn't go to World Cup'

2022-07-07

Serbia finds itself in a difficult situation of the FIBA World Cup European Qualifiers.

Svetislav Pesic: 'We're not the best in the world anymore'

2022-07-05

Serbia complicated its position ahead of the Second Round of the FIBA World Cup European Qualifiers.

Belgium stun Serbia in a postponed game to take 2nd place in Group A

2022-07-04

Belgium (4-2) ended the game with a stunning 13-2 run to defeat Serbia (3-3) on their home court 74-73 (23-21, 15-17, 15-22, 21-13) in the 2023 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers.

Serbia-Belgium Qualifiers match pushed to Monday due to power outage

2022-07-03

The 2023 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers matchup between Serbia and Belgium had to be pushed to Monday.

Svetislav Pesic warns Serbians: 'If we don't change, we will end up like Croats'

2022-07-03

Following the defeat in Riga and ahead of the next home match against Belgium in Group A of the World Cup European Qualifiers, Svetislav Pesic delivered an extensive press conference where he touched on many problems he is facing.

Latvia stuns Serbia and claims first spot in Group A

2022-06-30

Latvia (4-1) conquered the top of Group A by forcing Serbia (3-2) to 66-59 (13-12, 12-19, 21-7, 20-21) defeat in Riga.

Petrusev fires back at Ataman: 'I don't know why my playing time was reduced'

2022-06-24

The national team of Serbia started preparations for the upcoming 2023 World Cup qualifying matches against Latvia and Belgium, in the fight for a place at the World Cup. One of the players that head coach Svetislav Pesic can count on is Filip Petrusev.

Bjelica, Marjanovic, Teodosic headline Serbian NT roster for upcoming FIBA window

2022-06-21

Nemanja Bjelica, Boban Marjanovic, and Milos Teodosic are included in the Serbian national team roster before the upcoming FIBA World Cup qualifiers window.

Nikola Jokic joining the Serbian NT this summer

2022-06-15

Denver Nuggets' big man and back-to-back NBA MVP, Nikola Jokic, will play for the Serbian national team in the upcoming FIBA World Cup Qualifiers and the EuroBasket, as soon as he can, the Basketball Federation of Serbia, KSS, announced Wednesday.

Bogdan Bogdanovic will miss EuroBasket 2022

2022-06-10

Serbian national team doctor Dragan Radovanovic confirmed that Bogdan Bogdanovic will be forced to miss the 2022 EuroBasket in September.

Svetislav Pesic: 'Kalinic is to Jokic what Pippen is to Jordan'

2022-05-23

As reported by Gazzetta.gr, the head coach of the Serbia men's national team Svetislav Pesic was asked to clarify an earlier statement, namely that Nikola Kalinic is the most important player of the Serbian national team, putting in NBA MVP Nikola Jokic to the equation.

Bogdan Bogdanovic could miss EuroBasket 2022

2022-05-23

Bogdan Bogdanovic is in danger of missing EuroBasket 2022, due to the surgery he is expected to undergo on his knee.

Svetislav Pesic: 'Jokic and Doncic are best Europeans who've ever played in NBA' (1)

2022-05-16

The Serbian national team head coach Svetislav Pesic gave a lecture to the students of Nikola Tesla University in Belgrade.

A couple of Pesic's answers touched on European basketball superstars and Nikola Jokic's availability for the upcoming EuroBasket 2022, via MozzartSport.

"Jokic will play for the national team only under one condition, and that is to become a better player through the Serbian national team. It is not a question of whether he loves his country. That is undoubted. He is a proud Serb, who writes messages to me in Cyrillic.

We have to find a way to motivate him to compete with the best players in Europe. If he is not motivated, if he has no interest, then there is no point in playing," Pesic pointed out.

Last week, Jokic was officially named NBA MVP for the second straight season. He is the 13th player to win back-to-back MVPs.

Pesic: 'Everyone asks me about Jokic, but Kalinic is most important player in NT'

2022-05-05

The head coach of the Serbian national team, Svetislav Pesic, opened up in an interview for H1 television that Nikola Kalinic is the most important player on the NT, something like Milan Gurovic was in previous times. When it comes to players, all the questions are mostly related to reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, but Pesic says that one player does not make a complete team. "Wherever I go, they ...
Aleksej Pokusevski on his love for Partizan, blooming NBA career, dinner with Pesic

2022-04-21

Following the conclusion of his second NBA season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Aleksej Pokusevski is back in Serbia. The former Olympiacos Piraeus forward has set his sights on the 2022-23 NBA campaign, expressing his wish to improve through the third year of his rookie contract with the OKC. "I am content with my progress, especially in the second part of the season. I expect to be even better ...
Avramovic explodes for 24 points, while Serbia gets over Slovakia

2022-02-28

Serbia (3-1) defeated Slovakia (0-4) 71-63 (26-16, 18-15, 22-16, 11-10) to leave them winless in Group A. Serbia started the game powerfully and gained an early double-digit lead (12-2). Their advantage marked 15 points (44-29) in the second. Even though Slovakia came within 5 points (55-60) at the start of the fourth quarter, Serbia did not let its opponents fully retake the game control in their ...
Serbia overtakes Slovakia behind balanced team effort

2022-02-25

Serbia (2-1) overcame Slovakia (0-3) 75-63 (24-18, 20-18, 18-18, 13-9) and caught up Belgium and Latvia in Group A. Serbia created a double-digit lead at the start of the second quarter (30-18) and managed to keep Slovakia within at least 5 points until the match ended. Marko Jagodic-Kuridza was the top performer for Serbia, accumulating 13 points (3/4 2PT, 2/3 3PT, 1/1 FT), 6 rebounds, 1 assist, ...
Vasilije Micic headlines Serbia's preliminary list for FIBA WC Qualifiers

2022-02-15

Ahead of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers matchup against Slovakia, the preliminary roster of the Serbia men's national basketball team has been announced. Serbia's national team will play two games in February as part of the qualifications for the 2023 World Cup. The Serbians will meet the Slovakia national team twice in a row on February 25th and February 28th. The first challenge for the Serbian ...
Van Rossom's Belgium lock down Serbia in the fourth quarter to grab the win (1)

2021-11-28

Belgium (2-0) became the only undefeated team in Group A of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers by taking down the visiting Serbia (1-1) 73-69 (13-21, 16-20, 25-22, 19-6). The hosts showed spirit in the fourth quarter, going on a 13-2 run to gain a one-point advantage with less than four minutes remaining (66-65). Filip Petrusev tied the game at 69, but Ismael Bako answered with a 3-pointer ...
Teodosic shines as Serbia edge out Latvia in an intense scoring race (1)

2021-11-25

In the Group A of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers, Serbia (1-0) edged out Latvia (0-1) in a high scoring game at the Aleksandr Nikolic hall in Belgrade 101-100 (28-33, 24-23, 22-19, 24-25). Latvia kicked off the fourth quarter with an 8-0 run, gaining a six-point cushion (83-77). But the hosts retaliated, and Marko Jagodic-Kuridza tied the game at 96 with 1:29 remaining. Klavs Cavars and ...
Vasilije Micic highlights an impressive extended list of Serbia national team

2021-11-15

A month after being announced as the new Serbia national team head coach, Svetislav Pesic announced an imposing extended list of players, which includes 24 Serbian nationals. 10 days before the start of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 European Qualifiers, the Serbian coaching legend determined a list of candidates who will defend the national colors against matchups versus Latvia and Belgium. ...
Svetislav Pesic exits hospital, gets back to work with Serbia

2021-10-25

Some encouraging news has emerged from Serbia: Svetislav Pesic has recovered.The new head coach of Serbia NT was discharged from the hospital and immediately returned to regular activities. At the beginning of the previous week, Pesic needed hospitalization due to acute infection, which some reports had attributed to COVID. However, Pesic's son, Marko, clarified the situation by posting a story on ...
Svetislav Pesic: 'Many players left for the NBA and then disappeared'

2021-10-04

Svetislav Pesic, the Serbian national team’s new head coach, gave an interesting and lengthy interview to Mozzart Sport, referring mostly to the different generations of players in his country’s basketball. Pesic spoke about how the Serbs quickly forget how young people lack patience, choosing to try their chances in the NBA rather than stay and mature in Europe. “Some new ...
Svetislav Pesic announced as a new Serbian NT head coach

2021-09-28

Svetislav Pesic is coming back to international basketball. Serbian basketball federation announced that a 72-years-old specialist will replace Igor Kokoskov as a head coach of the national team. Pesic will make his debut in November when Serbia face Latvia in the qualifiers of FIBA World Cup 2023. Earlier it was reported that Pesic, before accepted the offer, had his conditions and wanted to pick ...
Jokic on not playing for Serbia’s NT: ‘It was a smart decision, and I would do the same again’

2021-09-23

Nikola Jokic didn’t play for the Serbian national team in the Tokyo Olympic Games, and he says that he would do it again. “I made a decision. Good or bad, I stand behind it,” Jokic said during the media day with US media. “I would do the same again. It was a smart decision. Especially if you look at how many players had to miss games last season. I believe in the ...
Igor Kokoskov is no longer the head coach of Serbian National team

2021-09-14

The Serbian basketball federation officially announced that Igor Kokoskov is no longer the head coach of the Serbian national team. The former Fenerbahce Beko bench boss has been relieved of his duties. The writing has been on the wall for weeks regarding coach Kokoskov's future. The failure in the Pre-Olympic tournament in Belgrade was too difficult to accept and the federation decided to move ...
Danilo Andjusic: 'Giving up was never an option for me'

2021-09-09

Danilo Andjusic was one of AS Monaco's early summer signings. The Serbian international came to the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague newcomers to boost their backcourt and provide reliable offensive firepower with his excellent shooting skills. Andjusic (1.94 meters, 30 years old) arrived from JL Bourg en Bresse, where he ranked second in scoring in the 7DAYS EuroCup last season at 17.4 points per ...
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Seasons:   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
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
Schedule
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