Dubai, 26 July 2025: Filip Petrušev and Dubai Basketball have reached an agreement for the next three seasons, until 2028. The 2.11 metre, 25-year-old forward-center arrives from Olympiacos Piraeus, after he playing his last season on loan with Serbian powerhouse Crvena Zvezda.

He is the ninth addition for Dubai Basketball’s 2025/26 season under Head Coach Jurica Golemac, following the arrivals of Musa, Avramović, Wright IV, Kamenjaš, Jaiteh, Bacon, Anderson, and Kabengele.

Dynamic Center

Petrušev is a skilled front man who brings incredible versatility to the frontcourt. He combines solid post moves with reliable mid-range shots and the ability to stretch the floor.

In the 2025/25 EuroLeague season with Crvena Zvezda, Petrušev averaged 14.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, and a 16.5 Performamce Index Rating. Simultaneously in the ABA League, he was selected in the league’s Best Five, alongside his now teammates Wright and Kamenjaš. He averaged 13.6 points and 5 rebounds per game in just 21 minutes of action per game.

Still only 25 years old, Petrušev has already played 110 games in top-tier club competitions, bringing both youth and experience to Dubai’s EuroLeague debut.

Intense Career

Petrušev spent two seasons at Gonzaga University in the USA (2018–2020) before returning to Europe to play for Mega SoccerBet in Belgrade. He stood out on the Serbian team with 23.6 points per game and then moved to Anadolu Efes Istanbul for the 2021/22 season.

After a year in Turkey, he returned to Serbia and signed with Crvena Zvezda for the 2022/23 season, where he recorded a strong EuroLeague campaign with 10.7 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.

His season performance attracted the attention of Olympiacos Piraeus, who brought him to Athens. However, he saw limited playing time and ended the 2024/25 season on loan at Crvena Zvezda, where he had an outstanding year in both the EuroLeague and ABA League.

Register for season tickets

Head Coach Jurica Golemac is gearing up for Dubai Basketball’s second season competing in Europe, with the level of competition rising even further. The 2025/26 campaign will mark a historic milestone as, for the first time ever in the competitions history, a team from the GCC takes part in the EuroLeague.

Fans can register for the unmissable season of history in the making as registration is open to witness Dubai Basketball create moments of history across Europe and the Middle East. More information is available on the Coca-Cola Arena website.

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About Dubai Basketball: 

Founded in 2023, Dubai Basketball is a newly established professional basketball franchise that plays in Europe’s EuroLeague and Adriatic Basketball Association (ABA) League for the 2025/26 season. The franchise has assembled a strong roster of players led by Head Coach Jurica Golemac. The club plays their home games at Coca-Cola Arena.

Dubai Basketball stands as a testament to the power of passion and dedication in shaping the landscape of basketball in the UAE and beyond. Its foundation is built upon a diverse and talented team, consisting of FIBA-certified coaches, former professional players, business experts, and passionate enthusiasts.

Dubai Basketball is committed to catalysing positive social change, where dreams are not just envisioned but realised, talents are not merely found but nurtured, and aspirations are not only lived but fulfilled.

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