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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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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.
Steph Curry names dagger against France the best 3-pointer of his career

2024-11-27

Of the nearly 4,000 3-pointers that Stephen Curry has made in his career that'll help land him in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame one day, one stands above the rest. The most iconic three-pointer of his career was made while wearing the national team jersey. Which one? His "Golden Dagger" against France in the Olympic Final!
Pesic sends message to Serbian players, compares season in Europe to NBA

2024-11-25

The Serbian national team has qualified for the European Championship, which will be played in August and September 2025. The team led by Svetislav Pesic thumbed Denmark 98-51 in a packed Aleksandar Nikolic hall, making it four wins in as many games before they take on Georgia and Finland in next February's window. 
Pesic confirms trio that will miss Partizan-Zvezda derby for Serbia game

2024-11-18

Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade and Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade play the Eternal Derby in EuroLeague Round 11 on Thursday, November 21st, the same day when Serbia battles against Denmark in FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers.
Serbia releases preliminary squad for FIBA Eurobasket qualifiers

2024-11-16

Svetislav Pesic will continue his stint as a head coach of Serbia NT, and he just released a preliminary squad for the upcoming FIBA Eurobasket 2025 Qualifiers that will be played next week. The list consists of 9 EuroLeague players, whilst some of them may only play in the second of two games against Denmark due to obligations with their clubs in the EuroLeague.
Svetislav Pesic chooses his assistant coaches

2024-11-14

Svetislav Pesic has selected his assistant coaches for the Serbian national team. Meridian Sport reports that two young and promising coaches, Marko Barac (35) and Milos Isakov Kovacevic (35), will have the honor of working with the legendary Serbian coach.
Seven Partizan and Crvena Zvezda players invited to Serbian national team (1)

2024-11-13

With a week remaining until the start of the second EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers window, the Serbian national team's head coach, Svetislav Pesic, revealed some of the squad that will represent the nation. Namely, Pesic named the players from the country's two strongest teams, Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade and Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade, who will come to the training camp.
Famous ESPN journalist criticizes Greece, Serbia, FIBA over media access

2024-11-07

International FIBA tournaments like EuroBaskets or World Cups are attracting the biggest basketball stars from all around the world. However, basketball fans aren't very likely to hear even a single quote from them.
Serbian Basketball Federation in significant financial deficit

2024-11-05

With the new leadership taking over the Serbian Basketball Federation (KSS), a financial audit was performed, which revealed some interesting numbers. The KSS officially announced that the audit uncovered that the organization currently has a 100,000,000 Serbian dinar (~€854,526) deficit in the budget alongside "numerous illogicalities in financial operations."
Obama praises Jokic's Serbian NT, slams All-Star Game's current form

2024-10-24

Former USA president Barack Obama is known as a big fan of basketball. In a conversation with Tyrese Halliburton during an appearance on 'The Young Man and The Three' podcast, he talked about the duel between Serbia and Team USA in the semi-finals of the Olympic Games in Paris, Victor Wembanyma, his all-time favorite teams and the NBA All-Star Game.
Pesic: 'We need to unite for European qualifiers success'

2024-10-20

Svetislav Pesic has officially confirmed his return as Serbia's national basketball team head coach. In a recent interview with MozzartSport, Pesic shared that his comeback was driven by requests from the Serbian Basketball Federation and Nebojsa Covic. "I hadn’t planned for this, but after discussions with the Federation and Nebojsa, it became clear that I needed to step up again," he said.
Svetislav Pesic will remain head coach of Serbian national team

2024-10-19

Svetislav Pesic won two medals in two years with the Serbian national team. He will remain the head coach despite previous comments. Multiple reports in Serbia indicate that Pesic has reached a verbal agreement with the new president of the Serbian Basketball Federation (KSS), Nebojsa Covic. Pesic is set to sign a new contract that will last until 2026.
Svetislav Pesic reportedly remains Serbia's head coach

2024-10-17

Nebojsa Covic, the newly-elected president of the Serbian Basketball Federation, recently met with coach Svetislav Pesic and agreed in principle to continue his role as the head coach of the Serbian national team until the end of the FIBA EuroBasket 2025, as reported by Predrag Saric of Meridian Sport.
Covic continues talks to retain Pesic as Serbia coach

2024-10-06

Serbian Basketball Federation president Nebojsa Covic is actively working to keep Svetislav Pesic as the national team coach, even after Pesic announced his intention to step down. After leading Serbia to silver at the 2023 FIBA World Cup and a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Pesic's future with the team has become a focal point.
Pesic on coaching Serbia: 'I'm 75, I have other plans in life'

2024-10-05

Svetislav Pesic, former head coach of the Serbian national basketball team, has confirmed he will not continue in his coaching role. During an interview with SportKlub, he discussed his desire for new experiences and emphasized the need for a fresh start with new leadership in the national team. Pesic reiterated his decision regarding his coaching future. He candidly shared his thoughts.
Jokic calls Olympic loss vs. Team USA his toughest defeat, hopes Pesic stays

2024-10-03

Nikola Jokic and Serbia came close to defeating a star-studded Team USA in the Paris 2024 Olympic semifinals, holding a 13-point lead heading into the fourth quarter. However, they ultimately fell short, losing 95-91.
Svetislav Pesic could return to Serbian national team helm, says Covic

2024-10-02

The door is open for Svetislav Pesic to return as head coach of the Serbian national team, according to the newly-elected president of the Serbian Basketball Federation, Nebojsa Covic. Pesic’s contract expired on September 30, and he stepped down from his position. However, Covic revealed on Nova TV that they've had three discussions and plan to continue talks.
Nikola Jokic talks Olympic experience and relationship with Russell Westbrook

2024-09-26

Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic has returned to Denver after his run with the Serbian national team at the Paris Olympics, where they secured a bronze medal. Although he didn't share much about his Olympic experience at the time, he opened up during the Nuggets' media day on Thursday.
Svetislav Pesic did not receive any offers up to this date

2024-09-21

Svetislav Pesic held a coaching seminar in Belgrade this weekend, Sport Klub was present and ready to ask some questions. They started directly, will Pesic stay Serbia's coach? "I currently don't see myself in any roles, everything depends on offers I get, and I currently don't have any, from our federation or anyone else."
Avramovic: 'I think I could show something in the NBA'

2024-09-21

Aleksa Avramovic is ready for new challenges with CSKA Moscow after winning Olympic Bronze with Serbia NT.  Avramovic talked to Meridian Sport and he expressed his euphoria since signing a contract in Russia.
Bogdan Bogdanovic believes Svetislav Pesic will stay in Serbia NT

2024-09-17

Atlanta Hawks sharpshooter Bogdan Bogdanovic refuses to believe that the head coach, Svetislav Pesic, will leave the Serbian national team.
Svetislav Pesic leaves Serbian national team

2024-09-10

After four years at the helm of the Serbian national team, Svetislav Pesic is leaving the position. The President of the Serbian Basketball Federation (KSS), Predrag Danilovic, resigned before the end of his term to allow the new leader of the organization to select the new head coach since Pesic's contract with KSS expires on September 30th.
Pesic details his relationship with Guardiola: 'We hung out every day'

2024-09-10

Svetislav Pesic has been coaching basketball for 50+ years. Throughout his lengthy career, he's met multiple greats of other sports as well. In particular, Pesic has managed to form a relationship with current Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, widely regarded as one of the top football minds in the world.
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Players
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


FIBA EuroBasket

NO GM MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS PF RF PTS EFF
4 Dejan Bodiroga 4 20:45 8/18
(44.4%) 		3/7
(42.9%) 		9/13
(69.2%) 		4.8
3.8/1 		1.5 0.5 0.5 0 2 0 8.5 8.3
5 Darko Milicic 4 10:00 5/8
(62.5%) 		0/0 8/8
(100%) 		4
2.5/1.5 		0 0.5 0.3 1.3 1 0 4.5 8.3
6 Vule Avdalovic 4 13:15 2/3
(66.7%) 		1/5
(20%) 		0/0 1
0.8/0.3 		0.8 0.3 0.3 0 1.8 0 1.8 0.5
7 Vladimir Radmanovic 4 15:45 7/10
(70%) 		6/14
(42.9%) 		4/4
(100%) 		2.5
1.8/0.8 		0.5 1 2 0.3 2.3 0 9 6.3
8 Igor Rakocevic 4 30:45 10/19
(52.6%) 		7/19
(36.8%) 		24/30
(80%) 		1.8
1.8/0 		4 1.3 2 0 2 0 16.3 12.5
9 Vlado Scepanovic 4 19:15 2/6
(33.3%) 		3/10
(30%) 		1/1
(100%) 		0.5
0.5/0 		0.5 0.3 0.5 0 1.8 0 3.5 -0.3
10 Marko Jaric 4 30:45 12/20
(60%) 		3/16
(18.8%) 		12/22
(54.5%) 		1.8
1.8/0 		4.3 2 1.8 0 2.5 0 11.3 7.3
11 Zeljko Rebraca 4 17:45 9/19
(47.4%) 		0/0 5/7
(71.4%) 		3.5
3/0.5 		0 0.3 2 0.8 3 0 5.8 2.3
12 Nenad Krstic 4 17:45 8/17
(47.1%) 		1/1
(100%) 		12/18
(66.7%) 		4.8
3.5/1.3 		0.5 0.8 1.8 0.5 4 0 7.8 4.8
13 Dejan Milojevic 3 13:20 7/10
(70%) 		0/2
(0%) 		2/5
(40%) 		2.7
2/0.7 		1 1 2.7 0 3 0 5.3 1.7
14 Dejan Tomasevic - - -
15 Milan Gurovic 3 18:40 5/10
(50%) 		4/10
(40%) 		5/5
(100%) 		2.7
1.3/1.3 		0.3 0 1.3 0 2.7 0 9 4.3
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

Team records - 2004/2005 Season
Efficiency 86 Israel 2005-9-17
Points 93 Israel 2005-9-17
Rebounds 43 Latvia 2005-9-18
Assists 15 Israel 2005-9-17
Steals 11 France 2005-9-20
Blocks 6 Spain 2005-9-16
2-pointers made 29 Israel 2005-9-17
3-pointers made 9 France 2005-9-20
Free throws made 27 Latvia 2005-9-18
Personal records - 2004/2005 Season
Efficiency 21 Darko Milicic Israel --
Points 20 Igor Rakocevic Spain --
Rebounds 10 Nenad Krstic Israel --
Assists 7 Marko Jaric Latvia --
Steals 5 Marko Jaric France --
Blocks 3 Darko Milicic Israel --
2-pointers made 6 Marko Jaric Israel --
3-pointers made 4 Vladimir Radmanovic France --
Free throws made 11 Igor Rakocevic Latvia --
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
Seasons:   2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003


FIBA EuroBasket
2005-09-16 Serbia Spain 70-89   stat »
2005-09-17 Israel Serbia 77-93   stat »
2005-09-18 Latvia Serbia 67-82   stat »
2005-09-20 Serbia France 71-74   stat »