Emir Preldžic
Encyclopedia
Emir Preldžić is a Turkish
professional basketball player of Bosnian
origin who played for Slovenian national basketball team at the 2008 Olympic Qualification Tournament
. He is 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) tall and he can play at both the small forward
and power forward
positions, and he can also play as a guard
. He is currently playing with the Turkish
club Fenerbahçe Ülker
.
in the Bosnia and Herzegovina League during the 2003–04 season. In the 2004–05 season he played with Triglav Kranj. He then moved to the Adriatic League club Geoplin Slovan
for the 2005–06 season.
club Fenerbahçe Ülker
.
On 27 January 2011 in Euroleague
match against Power Electronics Valencia, he double blocked Rafa Martínez
in only one second. He played with 10 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 blocks performance.
On 13 February 2011 in Turkish Cup
final match against Beşiktaş Cola Turka
, he played with 35 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists as MVP performance.
On 28 February 2011, official page of the club declared that he signed 3 years contract with the club.
On 20 March 2011, he played with 10 points, 15 rebouns and 10 assist performance agins Olin Edirne which he did his first triple double in the club. This triple double is second in Turkish Basketball League
history after Mark Dickel
played with 16 points, 13 rebouns and 11 assists performance against Galatasaray
in 2002-03 season.
(2003–04) Triglav Kranj (2004–05) Geoplin Slovan
(2005–07) Fenerbahçe Ülker
(2007-...)
, Preldžič was selected by the Phoenix Suns
in the second round, with the 57th draft pick. His draft rights were then traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers
, and later to the Washington Wizards
in a February 2010 trade that sent Antawn Jamison
from Washington to Cleveland.
.
Article I.23
"A player who has played in a main official competition of FIBA (see article 2-1) after having reached his seventeen (17) birthday may not play for a national team of another country.
However, in exceptional circumstances the Secretary General may authorise such a player to play for the national team of his country of origin if he is ineligible to play for such country according to this article 3-23 and if this is in the interest of development of basketball in this country. An administrative fee as stipulated in article 3-305 and decided by the Secretary General is payable to FIBA"
announced Preldžić's name in its official nominated squad. This put a point to the question which team Preldžić is going to play. He was selected to the Turkish national team's
Eurobasket 2011
roster by head coach Orhun Ene
.
On 5 September 2011 in Eurobasket 2011
group match against Spain
, he played with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 1 steal performance.
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
professional basketball player of Bosnian
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina , sometimes called Bosnia-Herzegovina or simply Bosnia, is a country in Southern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula. Bordered by Croatia to the north, west and south, Serbia to the east, and Montenegro to the southeast, Bosnia and Herzegovina is almost landlocked, except for the...
origin who played for Slovenian national basketball team at the 2008 Olympic Qualification Tournament
FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament for Men 2008
The FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament for Men 2008 was the final qualifying tournament for the 2008 Olympic men's basketball tournament...
. He is 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) tall and he can play at both the small forward
Small forward
The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall...
and power forward
Power forward (basketball)
Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low...
positions, and he can also play as a guard
Shooting guard
The shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team...
. He is currently playing with the Turkish
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
club Fenerbahçe Ülker
Fenerbahçe Ülker
Fenerbahçe Ülker is the professional men's basketball department of Fenerbahçe S.K., a major multisport club based in Istanbul, Turkey. The department has been sponsored by the Ülker since 2006. In 2006 Fenerbahçe S.K...
.
Pro career
Preldžič began his career playing with the KK Celik Zenica youth teams in Bosnia-Herzegovina. He made his pro debut with Čelik ZenicaKK Celik
-A1 Bosnian League Champion :*2006*2009BC Celik Zenica was champion of the Yugoslav second division three times and played many years in the prestigious YUBA Liga. At that time YUBA was best basketball league in Europe and second league in the world, behind the NBA.Oficial site:http://kkcelik.com/...
in the Bosnia and Herzegovina League during the 2003–04 season. In the 2004–05 season he played with Triglav Kranj. He then moved to the Adriatic League club Geoplin Slovan
KD Slovan
KK Geoplin Slovan or KD Slovan is a professional basketball team from Slovenia.-History:A beginning of the club is dating back to 1951 when Stane Urek suggested a formation of a basketball club Poljane at one of Ljubljana high schools. The club got its official right to play in April same year...
for the 2005–06 season.
Fenerbahçe Ülker
In 2007, he signed a four-year contract with the Turkish EuroleagueEuroleague
Euroleague Basketball, commonly known as the Euroleague, is the highest level tier and most important professional club basketball competition in Europe, with teams from up to 18 different countries, members of FIBA Europe. For sponsorship reasons, for five seasons starting with 2010–2011, it is...
club Fenerbahçe Ülker
Fenerbahçe Ülker
Fenerbahçe Ülker is the professional men's basketball department of Fenerbahçe S.K., a major multisport club based in Istanbul, Turkey. The department has been sponsored by the Ülker since 2006. In 2006 Fenerbahçe S.K...
.
On 27 January 2011 in Euroleague
Euroleague
Euroleague Basketball, commonly known as the Euroleague, is the highest level tier and most important professional club basketball competition in Europe, with teams from up to 18 different countries, members of FIBA Europe. For sponsorship reasons, for five seasons starting with 2010–2011, it is...
match against Power Electronics Valencia, he double blocked Rafa Martínez
Rafa Martínez
Rafael Martinez Aguilera, known as Rafa Martínez is a Spanish basketball player. He plays shooting guard position and his current team is Power Electronics Valencia of the Spanish ACB League....
in only one second. He played with 10 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 blocks performance.
On 13 February 2011 in Turkish Cup
2010–11 Turkish Cup Basketball
Spor Toto Turkish Cup 2010–11 season is the 26th season of the TBF Men's Turkish Cup.-Group stage:Group A and D matches played 10–12 October, group B and C matches played 9–11 October 2010.-Group A:Group A matches played in Balıkesir.-Group B:...
final match against Beşiktaş Cola Turka
Besiktas Cola Turka
Beşiktaş Milangaz is a professional basketball team of Beşiktaş J.K., which is a sports club from İstanbul, Turkey. Their home arena is the Sinan Erdem Dome with a capacity of 16,000 seats...
, he played with 35 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists as MVP performance.
On 28 February 2011, official page of the club declared that he signed 3 years contract with the club.
On 20 March 2011, he played with 10 points, 15 rebouns and 10 assist performance agins Olin Edirne which he did his first triple double in the club. This triple double is second in Turkish Basketball League
Turkish Basketball League
The Turkish Basketball League is the top men’s professional basketball league in Turkey, which is also called Turkish Premier Basketball League . There is also a Turkish Second Basketball League consisting of 2 divisions .-History:The first basketball game played in Turkey was at the Robert...
history after Mark Dickel
Mark Dickel
Mark Dickel is a New Zealand professional basketball player. He also holds Australian citizenship. He plays the point guard position, and played the 2011 NBL season for the Southland Sharks, which saw him play under his brother.-College career:Dickel played college basketball in the U.S...
played with 16 points, 13 rebouns and 11 assists performance against Galatasaray
Galatasaray Café Crown
Galatasaray Medical Park is a professional basketball team based in the city of Istanbul in Turkey. It is a part of the Galatasaray Sports Club.Galatasaray play matches in Abdi İpekçi Arena which has a seating capacity for 12,500 spectators...
in 2002-03 season.
Achievements
Čelik ZenicaKK Celik
-A1 Bosnian League Champion :*2006*2009BC Celik Zenica was champion of the Yugoslav second division three times and played many years in the prestigious YUBA Liga. At that time YUBA was best basketball league in Europe and second league in the world, behind the NBA.Oficial site:http://kkcelik.com/...
(2003–04) Triglav Kranj (2004–05) Geoplin Slovan
KD Slovan
KK Geoplin Slovan or KD Slovan is a professional basketball team from Slovenia.-History:A beginning of the club is dating back to 1951 when Stane Urek suggested a formation of a basketball club Poljane at one of Ljubljana high schools. The club got its official right to play in April same year...
(2005–07) Fenerbahçe Ülker
Fenerbahçe Ülker
Fenerbahçe Ülker is the professional men's basketball department of Fenerbahçe S.K., a major multisport club based in Istanbul, Turkey. The department has been sponsored by the Ülker since 2006. In 2006 Fenerbahçe S.K...
(2007-...)
-
Turkish Basketball LeagueTurkish Basketball LeagueThe Turkish Basketball League is the top men’s professional basketball league in Turkey, which is also called Turkish Premier Basketball League . There is also a Turkish Second Basketball League consisting of 2 divisions .-History:The first basketball game played in Turkey was at the Robert...
: 2007–08, 2009-10Turkish Basketball League 2009–2010The 2009–10 Turkish Basketball League was the 44th edition of the top-flight professional basketball league in Turkey. The regular season leaders were Efes Pilsen, but Fenerbahçe Ülker defeated them in the play-offs 4–2.-Regular season standings:-Playoffs:...
, 2010-11- Turkish CupTurkish Cup BasketballThe Turkish Cup is a basketball cup competition in Turkish basketball, run by the Turkish Basketball Federation since 1967. Its current sponsored name is the Spor Toto Turkish Cup.-Champions:...
: 2009-10, 2010-112010–11 Turkish Cup BasketballSpor Toto Turkish Cup 2010–11 season is the 26th season of the TBF Men's Turkish Cup.-Group stage:Group A and D matches played 10–12 October, group B and C matches played 9–11 October 2010.-Group A:Group A matches played in Balıkesir.-Group B:...
(MVP)
NBA
In the 2009 NBA Draft2009 NBA Draft
The 2009 NBA Draft was held on June 25, 2009, the WaMu Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S...
, Preldžič was selected by the Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US...
in the second round, with the 57th draft pick. His draft rights were then traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team...
, and later to the Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., previously known as Washington Bullets. They play in the National Basketball Association .-Early years:...
in a February 2010 trade that sent Antawn Jamison
Antawn Jamison
Antawn Cortez Jamison is an American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association . He currently plays power forward for the Cleveland Cavaliers and was a member of the USA National Team for the 2006 FIBA World Championships...
from Washington to Cleveland.
Slovenian national team
Preldžić was a member of the Slovenian national basketball team and he competed for Slovenia at the 2008 Olympic Qualification TournamentFIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament for Men 2008
The FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament for Men 2008 was the final qualifying tournament for the 2008 Olympic men's basketball tournament...
.
Bosnian national team
In June 2011, Preldžić decided to change national teams using the FIBA regulation on Eligibility and National Status of Players (article I.23).Article I.23
"A player who has played in a main official competition of FIBA (see article 2-1) after having reached his seventeen (17) birthday may not play for a national team of another country.
However, in exceptional circumstances the Secretary General may authorise such a player to play for the national team of his country of origin if he is ineligible to play for such country according to this article 3-23 and if this is in the interest of development of basketball in this country. An administrative fee as stipulated in article 3-305 and decided by the Secretary General is payable to FIBA"
Turkish national team
In June 4, 2011, it became clear that Bosnian news site was publishing false news since Turkish Basketball FederationTurkish Basketball Federation
The Turkish Basketball Federation is the governing body of basketball in Turkey. Formed in 1959, it is based in Istanbul. The TBF is a member of the International Basketball Federation and the Union of European Leagues of Basketball . Current chairman of the federation is Turgay Demirel.It...
announced Preldžić's name in its official nominated squad. This put a point to the question which team Preldžić is going to play. He was selected to the Turkish national team's
Turkey national basketball team
The Turkish national basketball team is the basketball section that represents Turkey in international competitions. The team is nicknamed "12 Dev Adam" ....
Eurobasket 2011
Eurobasket 2011
EuroBasket 2011 was the 37th men's European Basketball Championship, held by FIBA Europe. The competition was hosted by Lithuania. This was the second time Eurobasket had been held in Lithuania, the country having also hosted the 1939 championship. FIBA Europe asserted that Lithuania managed to...
roster by head coach Orhun Ene
Orhun Ene
Orhun Ene is a former professional basketball player from Turkey and the head coach of the Turkish national basketball team. The former guard is 1.88 m...
.
On 5 September 2011 in Eurobasket 2011
Eurobasket 2011
EuroBasket 2011 was the 37th men's European Basketball Championship, held by FIBA Europe. The competition was hosted by Lithuania. This was the second time Eurobasket had been held in Lithuania, the country having also hosted the 1939 championship. FIBA Europe asserted that Lithuania managed to...
group match against Spain
Spain national basketball team
The Spanish national basketball team is the basketball team representing Spain in international competitions, organized and run by the Spanish Basketball Federation...
, he played with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 1 steal performance.