Nebojsa Čović, the head of the Serbian Basketball Federation, is shaking things up by announcing the end of the ABA League as we know it and unveiling a new concept for a domestic Serbian league with just 12 clubs and a maximum of six foreign players! Yes, you read that right – the ABA League has ‘lost its meaning,’ and Serbia is going solo with a ‘higher quality’ league featuring lower costs and bigger prize funds. Red Star and Partizan already have EuroLeague licenses, while others will fight for spots in the EuroCup and FIBA Champions League. Čović says the new system will be funded by TV rights and marketing, with the concept set to be presented on July 10. Is this the death of regional basketball cooperation or the dawn of a new era? Brace yourselves for drama, because Čović isn’t banning the ABA League but is making it clear Serbia is going its own way. Who’s in, who’s out? Comment below and ignite the debate!
