Nenad Markovic
Encyclopedia
Nenad Marković is a famous former Bosnian professional basketball
player and a basketball coach.
Sarajevo under Mladen "Makso" Ostojić. He played for a number of years in KK Bosna's youth teams, breaking into the first team and becoming a regular starter during the 1989/90 season. At that season's end his improvement was recognised with a call-up to the Yugoslav national team
under famous coach Dušan "Duda" Ivković. However, Marković was not ultimately selected for the FIBA World Championship
side sent to Argentina in August 1990, which Yugoslavia won. Marković nonetheless continued to improve at club level, featuring regularly for KK Bosna over the next two seasons, before war broke out
in his native Bosnia and Herzegovina.
For the next 14 seasons Marković played all over Europe, including in Italy, Spain, Israel, France, and Greece. In France, while playing for Limoges, he had the honour of playing in the French league All-Star game, during which he won the three-point shootout competition. He also played in many notable matches for the new Bosnian national team
, including in two matches against Croatia
in November 1997 and November 1998 that helped make his name as one of Bosnia's most prominent athletes. before eventually returning to KK Bosna Sarajevo to end his playing career.
Eventually, in 2004, Marković returned to KK Bosna to end his playing career, becoming the first Bosnian basketball player to return to his hometown club in this way. He retired from the game in 2006, having played for 18 years.
. He became head coach of KK Bosna in 2007, but resigned on failing to achieve his announced goal of leading them to the national championship title.
In October 2007 Marković became the head coach of Greek club Panionios, whom he led to qualification for the Euroleague
, a goal the club had not achieved in the previous 12 seasons. His contract, however, was not renewed, and he was replaced for the following season by Aleksandar Trifunovic.
Marković is currently serving as vice-mayor of Bosnia & Herzegovina's capitol, city of Sarajevo
.
End of July 2009, Marković again has become head coach of Greek club Panionios Athens.
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player and a basketball coach.
Playing career
Marković started his playing career at KK Igman Ilidza, before being scouted by U-16 KK BosnaKK Bosna
KK Bosna is a basketball club in Sarajevo the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The club is part of the University Sport Society USD Bosna...
Sarajevo under Mladen "Makso" Ostojić. He played for a number of years in KK Bosna's youth teams, breaking into the first team and becoming a regular starter during the 1989/90 season. At that season's end his improvement was recognised with a call-up to the Yugoslav national team
Yugoslavia national basketball team
The Yugoslavian national basketball team represented the Kingdom and socialist Yugoslavia. Its of governing body was the Basketball Federation of Yugoslavia, whose seat was in Belgrade....
under famous coach Dušan "Duda" Ivković. However, Marković was not ultimately selected for the FIBA World Championship
FIBA World Championship
The FIBA World Championship is an international basketball competition contested by the men's national teams of the members of the International Basketball Federation , the sport's global governing body...
side sent to Argentina in August 1990, which Yugoslavia won. Marković nonetheless continued to improve at club level, featuring regularly for KK Bosna over the next two seasons, before war broke out
Bosnian War
The Bosnian War or the War in Bosnia and Herzegovina was an international armed conflict that took place in Bosnia and Herzegovina between April 1992 and December 1995. The war involved several sides...
in his native Bosnia and Herzegovina.
For the next 14 seasons Marković played all over Europe, including in Italy, Spain, Israel, France, and Greece. In France, while playing for Limoges, he had the honour of playing in the French league All-Star game, during which he won the three-point shootout competition. He also played in many notable matches for the new Bosnian national team
Bosnia and Herzegovina national basketball team
The Bosnian and Herzegovinian national basketball team represents Bosnia and Herzegovina in international basketball matches and competitions.-History:...
, including in two matches against Croatia
Croatia national basketball team
The Croatian national basketball team represents Croatia at international tournaments. It is organized by the Croatian Basketball Federation...
in November 1997 and November 1998 that helped make his name as one of Bosnia's most prominent athletes. before eventually returning to KK Bosna Sarajevo to end his playing career.
Eventually, in 2004, Marković returned to KK Bosna to end his playing career, becoming the first Bosnian basketball player to return to his hometown club in this way. He retired from the game in 2006, having played for 18 years.
Coaching career
Following retirement, Marković worked as a coach for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national basketball teamBosnia and Herzegovina national basketball team
The Bosnian and Herzegovinian national basketball team represents Bosnia and Herzegovina in international basketball matches and competitions.-History:...
. He became head coach of KK Bosna in 2007, but resigned on failing to achieve his announced goal of leading them to the national championship title.
In October 2007 Marković became the head coach of Greek club Panionios, whom he led to qualification for the 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...
, a goal the club had not achieved in the previous 12 seasons. His contract, however, was not renewed, and he was replaced for the following season by Aleksandar Trifunovic.
Marković is currently serving as vice-mayor of Bosnia & Herzegovina's capitol, city of Sarajevo
Sarajevo
Sarajevo |Bosnia]], surrounded by the Dinaric Alps and situated along the Miljacka River in the heart of Southeastern Europe and the Balkans....
.
End of July 2009, Marković again has become head coach of Greek club Panionios Athens.
Teams
- 88-92: KK Bosna SarajevoKK BosnaKK Bosna is a basketball club in Sarajevo the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The club is part of the University Sport Society USD Bosna...
(BiH) - 92-93: Trieste (ITA)
- 92-93: Ferrys Lliria (ESP)
- 93-94: Hapoel Tel-AvivHapoel Tel Aviv (basketball)Hapoel Tel Aviv B.C. is an Israeli basketball club. The second most successful side in Israeli basketball, The club Owned by Hapoel Tel Aviv Supporters Trust and is currently in Liga Leumit, the Second tier.-History:...
(ISR) - 94-95: Joventut BadalonaJoventut BadalonaClub Joventut Badalona, S.A.D. is a Spanish professional basketball club based in Badalona, Catalonia, playing in the Asociación de Clubs de Baloncesto . Known to their fans as La Penya , it is one of only three teams that have never been relegated from the top division of the Spanish League...
(ESP) - 94-95: Lugano (SUI)
- 95-96: Hapoel Tel-Aviv (ISR)
- 96-97: Hapoel EilatHapoel Eilat B.C.Hapoel Eilat is an Israeli basketball club. The team playing currently in the Liga Artzit.The team represented the Far-South region of the country - the Arabah Area, and the city of Eilat.The team climbed to the First Division in season 1990/91....
(ISR) - 96-99: CSP Limoges (FRA)
- 99-00: Pamesa Valencia (ESP)
- 00-01: Adecco Estudiantes MadridCB EstudiantesClub Baloncesto Estudiantes, S.A.D., known as Asefa Estudiantes for sponsorship reasons, is a basketball team based in the city of Madrid, Community of Madrid. It is member of the Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto . Founded in 1948, it is one of the most recognized basketball teams in Spain...
(ESP) - 01-02: Panionios Athens (GRE)
- 02-03: Olympiacos S.F.P.Olympiacos BCOlympiacos B.C. , also known simply as Olympiacos and Olympiacos Piraeus, is a Greek professional basketball club, part of Olympiacos CFP, based in Piraeus. The basketball club, founded in 1931, is one of the most successful in Greece and a traditional powerhouse in European competitions...
Pireus (GRE) - 03-04: MurciaCB MurciaClub Baloncesto Murcia, S.A.D., also known as UCAM Murcia by sponsorship reasons, is a professional basketball team based in Murcia, Region of Murcia, Spain. The team plays in ACB...
(ESP) - 03-04: Panionios Athens (GRE)
- 05-06: KK Bosna Sarajevo (BIH)