Bozidar Maljkovic (agency: Interperformances ) returns to Euroleague with Cedevita's debut. The Serbian specialist leaves Lokomotiv Kuban. He signed a multi-year contract with Cedevita. Bozidar is one of just five head coaches in European history to have won the Euroleague title four or more times. Last year Serbian specialist Bozidar Maljkovic (agency: Interperformances ) agreed on terms of contract with Lokomotiv Kuban. The 60-year-old has currently employed with Slovenian National Team. He prepares the team for 2011 EuroBasket. Bozidar Maljkovic (agency: Interperformances ) was last seen working with TAU Ceramica Vitoria at club level. He also guided Real Madrid, Unicaja Malaga, Paris SG, Panathinaikos, Limoges, Barcelona and Jugoplastika Split. Bozidar Maljkovic (agency: Interperformances ) was named Euro Coach of the Year in 1995. Eurobasket.com named the specialist ACB Coach of the Year in 2005. He won Euroleague four times with different teams.
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Emporio Armani will not keep Sergio Scariolo - May 24, 2013
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Emporio Armani will part ways with Sergio Scariolo (agency: Alti Sport ) in the post-season. The Italian powerhouse opted not to use the option to prolong the contract of the specialist for the third season. Sergio Scariolo (agency: Alti Sport ) failed to advance into SeriaA semifinals this season. Emporio Armani lost to Montepaschi Siena in seven-game quarterfinal marathon. Last (11/12) season Emporio Armani also surrendered to Siena in the Finals [read more]
Emporio Armani will part ways with Sergio Scariolo (agency: Alti Sport ) in the post-season. The Italian powerhouse opted not to use the option to prolong the contract of the specialist for the third season. Sergio Scariolo (agency: Alti Sport ) failed to advance into SeriaA semifinals this season. Emporio Armani lost to Montepaschi Siena in seven-game quarterfinal marathon. Last (11/12) season Emporio Armani also surrendered to Siena in the Finals. Sergio Scariolo (agency: Alti Sport ) joined the Milan powerhouse back in 2011. Previously he worked with Khimky, Unicaja, Virtus Bologna, Real Madrid, Taugres Vitoria, Bologna, Desio and Pesaro. The specialist was named All-Spanish ACB Coach of the Year in 2000 and 2006. He was also trumped All-VTB League Coach of the Year in 2011. Sergio Scariolo (agency: Alti Sport ) guided the Spanish National Team in 2009/12 seasons. He led the Spaniards to the EuroBasket title in Lithuanian in 2011.
Unicaja reportedly part ways with Krunoslav Simon and Kosta Perovic - May 24, 2013
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Unicaja Malaga continue to make changes. After parting ways with head coach Jasmin Repesa the Malaga team has reportedly split ways with Krunoslav Simon (197-G/F-85, agency: Beo Basket) and Kosta Perovic (217-C-85).
Krunoslav Simon joined the team at the start of the season. He tallied 10.0 points, 3.3 boards and 2.5 assists per game in EuroLeague. The forward also posted 9.5 points, 3.1 boards and 2.0 assists per appearance in ACB [read more]
Unicaja Malaga continue to make changes. After parting ways with head coach Jasmin Repesa the Malaga team has reportedly split ways with Krunoslav Simon (197-G/F-85, agency: Beo Basket) and Kosta Perovic (217-C-85). Krunoslav Simon joined the team at the start of the season. He tallied 10.0 points, 3.3 boards and 2.5 assists per game in EuroLeague. The forward also posted 9.5 points, 3.1 boards and 2.0 assists per appearance in ACB. Previously Krunoslav Simon spent 12 straight seasons with KK Zagreb. Simon was named A1 League Player of the Year in 2011. Krunoslav Simon was trumped All-Adriatic League Guard of the Year in 2012. The forward has been the member of the Croatian National Team since 2008. Kosta Perovic also moved to Unicaja at the start of the season. His stats read 3.3 points and 2.2 boards per game in EuroLeague. In ACB the centre had 3.7 points and 2.0 rebounds per appearance. Kosta Perovic previously played in NBA, Serbia, Spain. He has been the member of the Serbian National Team since 2008.
One of the most dominant forwards of the past decade, three-time Euroleague champion Matjaz Smodis has decided to retire, at the age of 33, after finishing his career as a champion. Playing for his hometown team Krka Novo Mesto, a club where he started his career, Smodis was named the MVP of the playoffs finals, as Krka downed Union Olimpija 61-71 in Game 4, to win its fourth consecutive domestic title [read more]
One of the most dominant forwards of the past decade, three-time Euroleague champion Matjaz Smodis has decided to retire, at the age of 33, after finishing his career as a champion. Playing for his hometown team Krka Novo Mesto, a club where he started his career, Smodis was named the MVP of the playoffs finals, as Krka downed Union Olimpija 61-71 in Game 4, to win its fourth consecutive domestic title.
"Game 3 loss was a wake-up call for us, but we knew if we play tougher, harder, it will be difficult for Olimpija to beat us," Smodis said after scoring 21 points to lead Krka to Game 4 victory, and the national title, - "Thanks to all the fans, and all the people at the club, for an ideal end of a long and successful career"
For Smodis, this was his 16th domestic trophy, winning at least one with each of five clubs he played with during his career, in addition to three Euroleague titles he has to his name. The first Euroleague crown for Smodis came in 2001, in his Euroleague debut, when his Virtus Bologna won the best-of-five Finals against Tau Ceramica. Two more titles Smodis won with CSKA Moscow in 2006 and 2008, both coming against Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Smodis was also a three-time Euroleague runner up, playing title games in 2004 with Fortitudo Bologna, as well as 2007 and 2009 with CSKA. He played 11 Euroleague seasons, amassing 170 games and ranks among Top 25 all time in both points (1,818) and rebounds (687), as he is one of only seven players to have tallied at least 1,800 points and 650 rebounds in his career.
Smodis went on to win Italian League trophies with Virtus Bologna in 2001 and with Fortitudo Bologna in 2005, as well as six consecutive Russian League titles with CSKA Moscow from 2006 to 2011. He also won six domestic cup titles.
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