Dubai, 10 August 2025: Dubai Basketball head coach Jurica Golemac will lead the team into a challenging EuroLeague and ABA League campaign, with nearly 80 official games on the calendar and a demanding travel schedule across Europe. He will be supported by a highly experienced staff.

Assistant coaches Ioannis Georgallis, Davor Matkovic, and Velibor Njegovanovic return for another season, joined by newcomers Lance Harris and Jan Sentjurc. Kuzey Kilic will serve as Scouting & Analytics Director.

Nenad Banjanin remains as Team Manager, while David Jover has been appointed Media Director.

In the performance department, Roberto Iezzi continues as Head of Performance, now joined by Aydogan Ogulcan as Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach.

The medical team will be composed of Tomislav Cerovecki (Doctor), supported by physiotherapists Manuel Izquierdo (Head Physiotherapist), Zlatan Hadzismajlovic, Jarijs Hanzens, and Mislav Mikus. Stella Miric joins as the team’s Nutritionist.

On the equipment side, Rodolfo Tanchico will work alongside Jhon Melecio Embile and Ramil Díaz Macinas.

In management, Aleksandar Todorovic (Operations Director) joins Ibrahim Kabakibi (Team Photographer), Bojan Bajec (Technical Director), Salvatore Civale (Sports Lawyer), and Dejan Kamenjasevic (CO-CEO & General Manager).

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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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