Serbia’s junior basketball team has finally kicked off their final preparations for the European Championship, set to take place from July 26 to August 3 at the Belgrade Arena. After two years without competition, this generation of young talents is getting their shot to shine. Coach Saša Nikitović has called up 21 players to Zlatibor for initial training sessions and to select the best 12 for the championship battle. Notable names include Petar Radović from Borac Čačak, Stefan Marjanović from Crvena zvezda, and Vukas Musarinić from Mega. Serbia’s juniors will face a tough group C with Lithuania, Greece, and North Macedonia.
But wait, it’s not just the juniors stealing the spotlight! The senior women’s basketball team of Serbia is also in full swing, having completed their first training session in Bologna ahead of the European Championship. Captain A. Đorđević emphasizes that motivation is sky-high, with opponents in group B being Italy, Lithuania, and Slovenia. Their first match is against Italy, and a packed arena and fierce competition are expected.
Clearly, Serbian basketball is breathing fire this summer, with young juniors eager to conquer Europe and the women’s team refusing to back down. Will Serbia prove once again that it’s a basketball powerhouse? Stay tuned, drop your thoughts, and don’t miss a single play! Who knows, maybe you’ll spot the next big star on the court!
