Marko Marinović (Serbian Cyrillic: Марко Мариновић, pronounced [mâːrkɔ marǐːnoʋitɕ]; born 15 March 1983) is a Serbian professional basketball coach and former player.

Marko Marinović
Marinović with Menorca in October 2007
Adelaide 36ers
PositionAssistant coach
LeagueNBL
Personal information
Born (1983-03-15) 15 March 1983 (age 41)
Čačak, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia
NationalitySerbian
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
NBA draft2005: undrafted
Playing career2000–2019
PositionPoint guard
Number5, 14, 41, 45
Coaching career2019–present
Career history
As player:
2000–2004Borac Čačak
2004–2006FMP Železnik
2006–2007Girona
2007–2008Menorca Bàsquet
2008–2009Crvena zvezda
2009–2010Valencia
2010–2011ALBA Berlin
2011Krasnye Krylya
2011–2012Yenisey Krasnoyarsk
2012–2013Levski Sofia
2013–2014Radnički Kragujevac
2014–2015Union Olimpija
2015–2016Steaua București
2016CSU Craiova
2017–2019Borac Čačak
As coach:
2019–2022Borac Čačak
2023–2024Čačak 94 (assistant)
2024–presentAdelaide 36ers (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
As player
Medals
Representing  Serbia and Montenegro
Universiade
Gold medal – first place 2003 Daegu Team Competition

Professional career

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On 12 July 2013, Marinović signed with Radnički Kragujevac for the 2013–14 season.[1] On 11 December 2013, he tied the Eurocup’s all-time single-game assist record with 15 in his team’s 91-81 victory over Neptunas Klaipeda.[2]

In September 2014, Marinović signed a one-year deal with the Slovenian team Union Olimpija.[3] In July 2015, he signed with Romanian club Steaua București for the 2015–16 season.[4] Marinović started the 2016–17 season with SCM CSU Craiova, but left the club in late December 2016.[5]

On 1 January 2017, Marinović returned to his first club Borac Čačak.[6] On 29 June 2019, Marinović announced his retirement from playing professional career.[7]

National team career

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Marinović was a member of the Yugoslavian under-20 team that took part in the 2000 European Championship. Three years later he won the gold medal with Serbia and Montenegro at the 2003 World University Games.[8]

Marinović played at the 2006 FIBA World Championship in Japan with the Serbian national team. He averaged 5.3 points, 0.3 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game.

Coaching career

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Professional

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On 29 June 2019, Marinović was named a head coach for his hometown team Borac Čačak.[9] On 28 November 2022, Borac parted ways with him following a 1–7 run on the start of the 2022–23 ABA League First Division.[10][11]

For the 2023–24 season, Marinović served as assistant coach for Čačak 94.[12]

On 19 July 2024, Marinović was appointed an assistant coach of the Adelaide 36ers of the Australian National Basketball League for the 2024–25 season.[13]

National team

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In November 2021, Marinović was named an assistant coach for the Serbia national team under Svetislav Pešić.[14] He was a staff member for Serbia's team at EuroBasket 2022.[15]

References

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  1. ^ "RADNICKI inks former champ Marinovic". Eurocupbasketball.com. July 12, 2013. Archived from the original on June 12, 2014. Retrieved June 11, 2014.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. ^ "Marinovic ties Eurocup assists mark". Eurocupbasketball.com. December 11, 2013. Archived from the original on December 16, 2013. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  3. ^ "One of the best ABA League point guards goes to Olimpija". Abaliga.com. September 11, 2014. Archived from the original on September 11, 2014. Retrieved September 11, 2014.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  4. ^ "Marinović continues at Steaua". abaliga.com. 3 July 2015. Archived from the original on 4 July 2015. Retrieved 3 July 2015.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  5. ^ Marko Marinovic și Dino Gregory nu mai fac parte din lotul Craiovei
  6. ^ Marko Marinovic signs with KK Borac Cacak
  7. ^ "Marko Marinović ends playing career and becomes head coach of Borac". druga.aba-liga.com. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
  8. ^ ULEB Cup Player Spotlight: Marko Marinovic of BC FMP, 6 February 2006, ULEBCup.com
  9. ^ "LOGIČAN IZBOR Marko Marinović preuzeo Borac iz Čačka". sport.blic.rs. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
  10. ^ "Borac smenio Marinovića". b92.net. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
  11. ^ "Borac Mozzart part ways with head coach Marko Marinović". aba-liga.com. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
  12. ^ "Marko Marinović". eurobasket.com. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  13. ^ "Marinovic signs on for NBL25 season". adelaide36ers.com. 19 July 2024. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  14. ^ "SVETISLAV PEŠIĆ ZA ARENU: Uloga selektora me motiviše i predstavlja poseban izazov". tvarenasport.com. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  15. ^ "Holandija – tim na kojem smo oštrili zube". politika.rs. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
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