Crvena Zvezda–Partizan basketball rivalry

The Crvena Zvezda–Partizan basketball rivalry, commonly referred as the Eternal derby (Serbian Cyrillic: Вечити дерби), is an Adriatic League, Serbian League, and Belgrade-based rivalry between Crvena zvezda and Partizan. These two men's basketball clubs are the biggest and most popular clubs in Serbia. The two clubs both play their home games at Aleksandar Nikolić Hall or Štark Arena in Belgrade. The rivalry started immediately after the creation of the two clubs in 1945 and the two clubs have been dominant in domestic basketball since then. It is present in a number of different sports but the most intense matches are in football sections of both clubs.

Eternal derby
Native nameВечити дерби
SportBasketball
LocationSerbia Belgrade
Teams
First meeting6 September 1946
Crvena zvezda 21, Partizan 24
Latest meeting05 June 2024
Crvena zvezda 20, Partizan 0
StadiumsAleksandar Nikolić Hall (8,000)
Ranko Žeravica Sports Hall (5,000)
Štark Arena (20,000)
TrophyPartizan 49 titles
Crvena zvezda 47 titles
Statistics
Meetings total305 meetings
Most winsPartizan 156 (.520)
All-time recordPartizan, 156–5–144
Largest victory+41
Partizan 118, Crvena zvezda 77
5 April 2011
Largest goal scoring221
Partizan 111, Crvena zvezda 110
1984–85
Finals history


Crvena Zvezda–Partizan basketball rivalry is located in Belgrade
Crvena zvezda
Crvena zvezda
Partizan
Partizan
Locations of the headquarters of the two clubs
Crvena zvezda jersey
Team colours
Crvena zvezda
Partizan jersey
Team colours
Partizan

The two clubs have won the two highest numbers of national titles in Serbia: Crvena zvezda won 23, two more than Partizan. Together, they account for 17 of the 48 national titles in Yugoslavia (1945–1992), 11 of 14 national titles in Serbia and Montenegro (1992–2006), and all national titles in Serbia (2006 onwards). Also, the two clubs have won the two highest numbers of championships in the Adriatic League, Partizan 7, Crvena zvezda 6. Together, they account for 13 of 20 championships. Partizan is defending ABA champion in the upcoming season.[1][2]

In European competitions, Crvena zvezda won a FIBA Saporta Cup (then known as European Cup Winner's Cup) in 1974, while Partizan was the European champion in 1992 and won 3 FIBA Korać Cups.[1][2]

Aleksandar Nikolić and Zoran Slavnić are the only individuals who have played and coached both Crvena zvezda and Partizan in their careers.

History

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1946–1992: Yugoslavia

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The first official game between Crvena zvezda and Partizan was held on 6 September 1946 in Belgrade. Partizan won with a 24–21 score.[3][4]

1992–2006: Serbia and Montenegro

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2004 onward: Adriatic League

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2006 onward: Serbia

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Two clubs, Crvena Zvezda and Partizan, won all national titles in the Serbian league since its inaugural season in 2006. Partizan won the first eight titles, until the 2013–14 season, while Crvena Zvezda won the next seven seasons, concluding with the 2021–22 season.

Home arenas

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Inside of the Aleksandar Nikolić Hall

The two clubs both play their home games in Belgrade, at the Aleksandar Nikolić Hall or the Belgrade Arena, while Partizan also play their home games at the Ranko Žeravica Sports Hall.

Aleksandar Nikolić Hall

The Aleksandar Nikolić Hall, formerly known as Pionir Hall, is an indoor arena located in the Belgrade's municipality Palilula. The arena was built in 1973 in eleven months, by Energoprojekt. It has a seating capacity of 8,000, following an expansion and renovation in 2019.[5][6][7] It was renamed in 2016 in honour of Basketball Hall of Famer Aleksandar Nikolić who played for and coached both clubs. Crvena zvezda play their home games in Serbian, Adriatic, and European competitions. On the other hand, Partizan occasionally play their home games only in domestic competitions.

Štark Arena

The Štark Arena, also known as Belgrade Arena, is an indoor arena located in the Belgrade's municipality New Belgrade. The arena was finished and opened in 2004. It has a seating capacity of 18,386, but the current record stands at 24,232, which was set in 2014,[8] Partizan occasionally play their home games in EuroLeague, while Partizan play there in Adriatic and European competitions.

Ranko Žeravica Hall

The Ranko Žeravica Sports Hall is an indoor arena located in the Belgrade's municipality New Belgrade, as well. The arena was finished and opened in 1968. It has a seating capacity of 5,000. Partizan only uses the arena for their home games in domestic competitions. Formerly known as New Belgrade Hall, it was renamed in 2016 in honour of basketball coach Ranko Žeravica.

Head-to-head

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Recent matches

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The following are the matches between Crvena zvezda and Partizan in the current season:

13 March 2023 Partizan Mozzart Bet 92–81 Crvena zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade
20:30 Scoring by quarter: 13–24, 21–24, 29–18, 29–15
Arena Sport Pts: Lessort 27
Rebs: Lessort 8
Asts: Madar 5
PIR: Lessort 38
Boxscore Pts: Campazzo 21
Rebs: Martin 6
Asts: Campazzo 5
PIR: Campazzo 27
Arena: Štark Arena
Attendance: 17,124
Referees: Tomislav Hordov, Milan Nedović, Luka Kardum
13 June 2023 Partizan Mozzart Bet 88–80 Crvena zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade
20:00 Scoring by quarter: 29–21, 27–15, 17–25, 15–19
Pts: LeDay 24
Rebs: LeDay, Lessort 5
Asts: Madar 5
PIR: Punter 26
Boxscore Pts: Dobrić 17
Rebs: Dobrić 6
Asts: Campazzo 10
PIR: Campazzo 20
Arena: Štark Arena
Attendance: 18,324
Referees: Saša Pukl, Josip Radojković, Milan Nedović
15 June 2023 Partizan Mozzart Bet 87–78 Crvena zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade
20:00 Scoring by quarter: 23–22, 21–22, 24–18, 19–16
Pts: Nunnally, Smailagić 15
Rebs: LeDay 6
Asts: Madar 7
PIR: LeDay 18
Boxscore Pts: Nedović 21
Rebs: Bentil 7
Asts: Campazzo 7
PIR: Nedović 15
Arena: Štark Arena
Attendance: 18,477
Referees: Matej Boltauzer, Miloš Koljenšić, Sašo Petek
18 June 2023 Crvena zvezda Meridianbet 91–78 Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade
20:30 Scoring by quarter: 19–21, 19–20, 24–18, 29–19
Pts: Nedović 19
Rebs: Mitrović 7
Asts: Campazzo 6
PIR: Petrušev 23
Boxscore Pts: Exum 16
Rebs: Lessort 9
Asts: Exum 3
PIR: Exum 13
Arena: Aleksandar Nikolić Hall
Attendance: 7,648
Referees: Damir Javor, Tomislav Hordov, Luka Kardum
20 June 2023 Crvena zvezda Meridianbet 68–56 Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade
19:00 Scoring by quarter: 20–13, 12–11, 17–15, 19–17
Pts: Campazzo 21
Rebs: Dobrić 7
Asts: Campazzo 4
PIR: Campazzo, Dobrić 18
Boxscore Pts: Exum 12
Rebs: Exum 10
Asts: Lessort 3
PIR: Lessort 20
Arena: Aleksandar Nikolić Hall
Attendance: 7,430
Referees: Saša Pukl, Matej Boltauzer, Josip Radojković
22 June 2023 Partizan Mozzart Bet 96–85 Crvena zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade
20:00 Scoring by quarter: 30–18, 24–16, 21–34, 21–17
Pts: Punter 32
Rebs: Lessort 8
Asts: Exum 5
PIR: Punter 36
Boxscore Pts: Dobrić 18
Rebs: Dobrić, Petrušev 5
Asts: Campazzo 8
PIR: Dobrić 22
Arena: Štark Arena
Attendance: 22,198
Referees: Saša Pukl, Damir Javor, Tomislav Hordov
26 October 2023 Partizan Mozzart Bet 88–86 Crvena zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade
18:30 (CET) Scoring by quarter: 22–13, 20–29, 11–23, 35–21
Pts: Avramović 14
Rebs: Kaminsky 5
Asts: Le Day & Nunnally 4
PIR: LeDay 20
Boxscore Pts: Bolomboy 16
Rebs: Mitrović 8
Asts: Teodosić 6
PIR: Mitrović 19
Arena: Štark Arena
Attendance: 20,039
Referees: Miguel Angel Perez, Gytis Vilius, Rain Peerandi
30 October 2023 Partizan Mozzart Bet 98–87 Crvena zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade
20:00 Scoring by quarter: 17–25, 30–11, 25–27, 26–24
Arena Sport Pts: Kaminsky 22
Rebs: Le Day, Smailagić & Dozier 4
Asts: Dozier 8
PIR: Kaminsky 27
Boxscore Pts: Napier 23
Rebs: Giedraitis 6
Asts: Napier 8
PIR: Mitrović & Napier 20
Arena: Štark Arena
Attendance: 20,007
Referees: Matej Boltauzer, Tomislav Hordov, Uroš Nikolić
4 January 2024 Crvena zvezda Meridianbet 88–72 Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade
20:00 (CET) Scoring by quarter: 24–13, 26–16, 15–19, 23–24
Pts: Nedović 16
Rebs: Giedraitis 7
Asts: Teodosić 7
PIR: Teodosić 23
Boxscore Pts: Punter 17
Rebs: Caboclo 7
Asts: Dozier, Nunnally 3
PIR: Caboclo 18
Arena: Štark Arena
Attendance: 20,143
Referees: Fernando Rocha, Carlos Peruga, Piotr Pastusiak
28 January 2024 Crvena zvezda Meridianbet 88–86 Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade
19:00 (CET) Scoring by quarter: 28-15, 27-23, 17-18, 16-30
Pts: Hanga 15
Rebs: Bolomboy 13
Asts: Teodosić 5
PIR: Bolomboy 24
Boxscore Pts: Nunnally 19
Rebs: Leday 6
Asts: Nunnally, Avramović, Dozier 4
PIR: Kaminsky 25
Arena: Štark Arena
Attendance: 18,796
Referees: Saša Pukl, Uroš Obrknežević, Josip Radojković

Matches in Adriatic competitions

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The following are the matches between Crvena Zvezda and Partizan in the Adriatic competitions:

Season At Crvena Zvezda
(Crvena Zvezda – Partizan)
At Partizan
(Partizan – Crvena Zvezda)
SuperCup
(Crvena Zvezda – Partizan)
Total Notes
Season Post-season Season Post-season
2001–02 Both clubs did not participate Not held
2002–03 Partizan did not participate Crvena Zvezda lose League Semifinal
2003–04 Crvena Zvezda lose League Semifinal
2004–05 81–95 86–95 86–82 Partizan 2–1 Partizan lose League Final
2005–06 88–74 77–75 Tie 1–1 Partizan lose League Final
Crvena Zvezda lose League Semifinal
2006–07 76–88 93–80 Partizan 2–0 Partizan win League
2007–08 81–88 82–67 Partizan 2–0 Partizan win League
2008–09 82–85 80–81 64–58 Partizan 2–1 Partizan win League
Crvena Zvezda lose League Semifinal
2009–10 74–84 73–76 Tie 1–1 Partizan win League
2010–11 68–76 99–68 Partizan 2–0 Partizan win League
2011–12 69–84 85–67 Partizan 2–0 Partizan lose League Semifinal
2012–13 84–76 78–92 71–63 Crvena Zvezda 2–1 Partizan win League
Crvena Zvezda lose League Final
2013–14 63–57 83–86 Crvena Zvezda 2–0 Both clubs lose League Semifinals
2014–15 76–67 73–64, 68–70 77–63 85–95, 73–81 Crvena Zvezda 4–2 Crvena Zvezda win League
Partizan lose League Semifinals
2015–16 92–77 86–81 Tie 1–1 Crvena Zvezda win League
2016–17 83–72 86–81 Tie 1–1 Crvena Zvezda win League
Partizan lose League Semifinals
2017–18 86–74 84–100 Crvena Zvezda
withdrew [a]
Crvena Zvezda 2–0 Crvena Zvezda lose League Finals
Partizan lose League Semifinals
2018–19 70–68 106–101, 84–63 71–77 70–67 Crvena Zvezda 4–1 Crvena Zvezda win both titles
Partizan lose League Semifinals
2019–20 92–86 Canceled[b] 75–72 Canceled[b] Tie 1–1 League season canceled
Partizan win SuperCup
2020–21 73–64 85–86 Canceled Crvena zvezda 2–0 Crvena Zvezda win League
2021–22 71–56 90–76, 85–81, 80–77 98–84 70–67, 112–84 Not held Crvena zvezda 4–3 Crvena Zvezda win League
Partizan lose League Final
2022–23 90–74 91–78, 68–56 92–81 88–80, 87–78, 96–85 Partizan 4–3 Partizan win League
Crvena Zvezda lose League Finals
2023–24 88–86 85-82, 80-73 98–87 76-82 Crvena zvezda 4–1 Crvena zvezda win League
Partizan lose League Finals and SuperCup final

Matches in Serbian competitions

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The following are the matches between Crvena Zvezda and Partizan in the Serbian top-tier competitions:

Season At Crvena Zvezda
(Crvena Zvezda – Partizan)
At Partizan
(Partizan – Crvena Zvezda)
Radivoj Korać Cup
(Crvena Zvezda – Partizan)
Total Notes
Season Post-season Season Post-season
2006–07 88–92 83–100, 67–84 91–86 91–89, 77–91 Partizan 5–1 Partizan win League
Crvena Zvezda lose League Finals
Partizan lose Cup Final
2007–08 78–83 80–89 86–77 93–73 Partizan 4–0 Partizan win both titles
2008–09 54–68, 75–73 70–58, 58–63, 73–61 65–80 Partizan 4–2 Partizan win both titles
Crvena Zvezda lose both finals
2009–10 65–79 74–85 103–75 94–73 Partizan 4–0 Partizan win both titles
2010–11 92–95 118–77 Partizan 2–0 Partizan win both titles
2011–12 78–83 68–56, 82–86 76–69 92–83, 78–72 51–64 Partizan 6–1 Partizan win both titles
Crvena Zvezda lose both finals
2012–13 67–77 69–71, 52–68 69–76 82–54, 74–81 78–69 Partizan 4–3 Partizan win League
Crvena Zvezda lose League Finals
Crvena Zvezda win Cup
Partizan lose Cup Final
2013–14 78–82 62–82, 87–95 72–75 88–97, 77–67 Partizan 4–2 Partizan win League
Crvena Zvezda lose League Finals
Crvena Zvezda win Cup
2014–15 92–76 78–64, 58–54 92–82 69–72 76–67 Crvena Zvezda 5–1 Crvena Zvezda win both titles
Partizan lose League Finals
2015–16 84–53, 72–75 86–87, 65–70 60–68 Crvena Zvezda 3–2 Crvena Zvezda win League
Partizan lose both finals
2016–17 85–74 78–77 74–64 Crvena Zvezda 2–1 Crvena Zvezda win both titles
Partizan lose Cup Final
2017–18 87–62 73–81 75–81 Crvena Zvezda 2–1 Crvena Zvezda win League
Partizan win Cup
Crvena Zvezda lose Cup Final
2018–19 98–94, 96–90 73–72, 75–76 74–76 Crvena Zvezda 3–2 Crvena Zvezda win League
Partizan lose League Finals
Partizan win Cup
Crvena Zvezda lose Cup Final
2019–20 League season canceled[c]
84–85 Partizan 1–0 Partizan win Cup
Crvena Zvezda lose Cup Final
2020–21 Not held Not held 79–78 Crvena zvezda 1–0 Crvena Zvezda win both titles
2021–22 Partizan
withdrew
Partizan
withdrew
85–68 Crvena zvezda 1–0 Crvena Zvezda win both titles
Partizan lose Cup Finals
2022–23 Partizan
withdrew
Partizan
withdrew
83–75 Crvena zvezda 1–0 Crvena Zvezda win both titles

Matches in European competitions

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The following are the matches between Crvena Zvezda and Partizan in the European competitions:

Competition Season At Crvena Zvezda
(Crvena Zvezda – Partizan)
At Partizan
(Partizan – Crvena Zvezda)
Total Notes
Season Post-season Season Post-season
EuroLeague 2022–23 78–79 73–76 Tie 1–1 Partizan lose Playoffs series
Crvena Zvezda finishes 10th in Regular season
2023–24 88–72 88–86 Tie 1–1

Matches in defunct competitions

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1946–1992: Yugoslavia

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The following were the matches between Crvena Zvezda and Partizan in the Yugoslav competitions:[d][10]

1992–2006: Serbia and Montenegro

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The following were the matches between Crvena Zvezda and Partizan in the Yugoslav/Serb–Montenegrin[f] competitions:[10]

Statistics

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Note: Last updated on 5 June 2024

Competitions Games played Partizan wins Draws Crvena zvezda wins
Domestic Leagues 141 73 (.514) 5 63 (.451)
Domestic Playoffs 74 43 (.581) 31 (.419)
Domestic Cups 23 9 (.429) 14 (.609)
Adriatic League 63 29 (.460) 34 (.540)
EuroLeague 4 2 (.500) 2 (.500)
Total 305 156 (.520) 5 144 (.480)

Common individuals

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Players

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The following players have played for both Crvena zvezda and Partizan in their careers:[11]

The following players have played for one club in youth system career and for rival club in senior (professional) career:

The following players have played for both Crvena zvezda and Partizan in their youth system careers:

Coaches

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The following head coaches have coached both Crvena zvezda and Partizan in their careers:

  •   Borislav Džaković – Partizan (1982–1984, 1994–1995); Crvena zvezda (1995–1996, 1998)
  •   Milivoje Lazić – Crvena zvezda (2012); Partizan (2020)
  •   Vladislav Lučić – Partizan (1985–1986, 1998–1999); Crvena zvezda (1992–1994, 1997–1998, 1999–2000)
  •   Aleksandar Nikolić – Partizan (1959–1960); Crvena zvezda (1971–1974)
  •   Miroslav Nikolić – Partizan (1996–1998; 2017); Crvena zvezda (2001, 2002)
  •   Zoran Slavnić – Partizan (1984–1985); Crvena zvezda (1988–1991, 1994–1995)
  •   Duško Vujošević – Partizan (1986–1989, 1990–1991, 2001–2010, 2012–2015); Crvena zvezda (1991–1992)
  •   Ranko Žeravica – Partizan (1971–1974, 1976–1978, 1995–1996); Crvena zvezda (1980–1986, 1996–1997)

The following assistant coaches have coached both Crvena zvezda and Partizan in their careers:

The following youth coaches have coached both Crvena zvezda and Partizan in their careers:

Others

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The following individuals have also played and/or coached both Crvena zvezda and Partizan in their careers:

Records

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Top scorers

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The following players recorded more than or equal to 40 points in a game between Crvena zvezda and Partizan.[15]

Points Player Team Result Date Ref.
59   Ljubodrag Simonović Crvena zvezda Partizan won, 93–88 21. March 1976 [16]
45   Borislav Ćurčić Crvena zvezda Partizan won, 82–75 10. July 1955
  Dražen Dalipagić Partizan Partizan won, 92–89 22. January 1977 [15]
44   Miloš Bojović Partizan Partizan won, 109–91 14. July 1963
  Dražen Dalipagić Partizan Partizan won, 102–86 13. February 1982
43   Fred House Partizan Crvena zvezda won, 105–99 26. December 2003
42   Nebojša Ilić Crvena zvezda Crvena zvezda won, 97–94 2. February 1993
41   Dražen Dalipagić Partizan Partizan won, 113–90 9. November 1977
  Saša Obradović Crvena zvezda Partizan won, 104–102 6. March 1994
40   Dragan Kićanović Partizan Crvena zvezda won, 102–100 24. September 1974
  Milan Gurović Crvena zvezda Partizan won, 91–89 17. June 2007

Honours

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The rivalry reflected in Eternal derby matches comes about as Crvena zvezda and Partizan are the most successful basketball clubs in Serbia.

Crvena zvezda Competition Partizan
Domestic Leagues
12 Yugoslavia (defunct) 5
3 Serbia–Montenegro (defunct) 8
9 Serbia 8
24 Aggregate 21
Domestic Cups and Super Cups
3 Yugoslav Cup (defunct) 8
1 Yugoslav Super Cup (defunct)
10 Radivoj Korać Cup 8
14 Aggregate 16
Adriatic
7 League 7
1 Supercup 1
8 Aggregate 8
European
EuroLeague 1
1 FIBA Saporta Cup (defunct)
FIBA Korać Cup (defunct) 3
1 Aggregate 4
47 Total Aggregate 49

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Top seeded Crvena Zvezda withdrew participation due to the previously scheduled EuroLeague tournament, which was held on the same time.
  2. ^ a b The 2019–20 ABA League First Division was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[9]
  3. ^ The 2019–20 Basketball League of Serbia was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Serbia.
  4. ^ The competitions in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (after 1992) are not included.
  5. ^ In the 1991–92 season, due to Yugoslav Wars, all teams from Slovenia and Croatia abandoned the competition and were replaced with new clubs from the First B Federal League.
  6. ^ The country was named the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia until 2003 and Serbia and Montenegro after that.

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  6. ^ Zablistao novi Pionir sa 8.000 mesta: Telegraf prvi ušao u renoviranu halu "Aleksandar Nikolić"
  7. ^ Hala „Aleksandar Nikolić” otvara se 1. oktobra
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  9. ^ "Conclusions of the ABA League j.t.d. Assembly". aba-liga.com. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  10. ^ a b "Crvena Zvezda i Partizan sastajali su se 208 puta U KOŠARCI". pdfslide.tips. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
  11. ^ "Svi Zvezdini i Partizanovi "grešnici"". kosmagazin.com. 3 July 2020. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
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  13. ^ "VLADIMIR BOSNJAK CV" (PDF). vladimirbosnjakbasketballcoach.com. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
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