Serbia at U20 EuroBasket Without Five Best Players: Agents to Blame!
The head of the Basketball Federation of Serbia, Nebojša Čović, has openly addressed a catastrophic situation in our U20 national team. The team is heading to the European Championship in Greece without five of its best players! Yes, you read that right – five top basketball talents won’t be representing Serbia. Why? Agents are to blame, says Čović.
The Dream Five… That Doesn’t Exist
Bogoljub Marković, Nikola Topić, Filip Jović, Asim Đulović, and Mitar Bošnjaković – all are either injured or simply didn’t get support from their agents to play for the national team. Đulović is injured, but the others? Čović bluntly states: “We don’t have a starting five!” This is not just a problem for the U20 team; it’s a red flag for the entire system.
Agents as the Main Culprits
Instead of supporting young talents, agents have become obstacles. Čović emphasized that this is a problem that must be addressed soon. How will Serbia build the future of basketball if its best young players don’t want or can’t play for the national team? This question pains every true fan.
U19 Team Finished Ninth
To make matters worse, our U19 team finished only ninth at the World Championship. It’s clear something must change. If not now, when? If not us, who?
What’s Next?
Čović said the Federation will have to change its approach and tackle the problem of agents sabotaging the national team. This is not just a sports issue; it’s a matter of national pride.
Conclusion
Serbia is known for its basketball tradition and talents. But what good is talent if you can’t gather and guide it? Agents holding the keys to young players’ careers have now become the biggest obstacle. Will someone finally put an end to this chaos, or will we watch our best talents leave without ever playing for their country?
Got thoughts on this mess? Drop a comment, crack a joke, or just vent — it’s all part of the fun. Maybe it’s time you tried being an agent yourself — just without the sabotage!
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