Famous Slovenian Basketball Players

Luka Dončić is a Slovenian basketball player best known for his association with Dallas Mavericks with which he has won the NBA All-Star thrice so far. He is also known for leading Real Madrid to the EuroLeague title in 2018. Luka Dončić is also an important player for the Slovenian national team. 

Goran Dragić is a Slovenian basketball player best known for his accomplishments in the NBA. An NBA All-Star, Dragić has played for popular teams like Houston Rockets, Miami Heat, and Brooklyn Nets. He is also credited with leading his national team to its maiden FIBA EuroBasket title in 2017. The same year, he was named Slovenian Sportsman of the Year. 

Sasha Vujačić is a Slovenian retired professional basketball player best known for his association with the Los Angeles Lakers. He won the 2009 and 2010 NBA championship titles with the Lakers. Sasha Vujačić is also credited with helping the Auxilium Torino win the 2018 Italian Basketball Cup.

Anthony Randolph is an American-Slovenian basketball player who was part of the Slovenian national team that win the 2017 EuroBasket  title . He is also known for his association with Real Madrid, winning the 2017 Spanish Cup, 2018 EuroLeague, and three Spanish Supercups with the team.

Zoran Dragić is a Slovenian basketball player who plays for the Slovenian national basketball team. A three-time Slovenian League champion, Zoran Dragić has also won the Italian Cup, Turkish Cup, Slovenian Cup, two Italian Super Cups, and two Slovenian Supercups.

Canadian basketball player Kevin Pangos is best known for his stint with the NBA team Cleveland Cavaliers. The 6’2” player of Slovenian origin is a dependable point guard. Though initially interested in hockey, he later switched to basketball, as his father, too, played the sport.

Saša Dončić is a Slovenian former basketball player who played in several clubs in Serbia, France, and Slovenia. He won three Slovenian Cups and two Slovenian League titles during his playing career. Saša Dončić is also known for his coaching career and was the head coach of Košarkarsko društvo Ilirija in the Slovenian League.

Beno Udrih is a Slovenian retired basketball player who played in the NBA for popular teams like the San Antonio Spurs, Miami Heat, and Sacramento Kings. While playing for the Spurs in 2005 and 2007, Udrih won two NBA titles. Beno Udrih also won two Slovenian League titles and three Slovenian Cups during his playing career.

Klemen Prepelič is a Slovenian basketball player who represents Valencia Basket at the Liga ACB. Prepelič also plays for the Slovenian national basketball team and was instrumental in Slovenia's triumph at EuroBasket 2017 where they won the gold medal. Klemen Prepelič has also represented his country at other important tournaments, inclucing the Olympics.

Jaka Blažič is a Slovenian basketball player who helped the national team win the gold medal at EuroBasket 2017 in Turkey. Apart from playing for the Slovenia national team, Jaka Blažič also plays for clubs and is currently an important member of the Turkish club, Bahçeşehir Koleji.

Emir Preldžić is a Bosnian-Turkish basketball player who has played for the Turkish national basketball team. A versatile player, Preldžić can play as a power forward, point guard, and shooting guard, although he predominantly plays at the small forward position. Emir Preldžić has also played for the Slovenian national basketball team.   

Edo Murić is a Slovenian basketball player best known for winning the gold medal for Slovenia at the 2017 EuroBasket in Turkey. A six-time Slovenian League champion, Edo Murić has also won other prestigious tournaments like the Slovenian Cup, Turkish Cup, Slovenian Supercup, and Croatian Cup. 

Boštjan Nachbar is a Slovenian retired basketball player who led the national team to a fourth place finish at EuroBasket 2009. Over the course of his career, Boštjan Nachbar has won several prestigious tournaments, such as the 2014 Spanish League, 2015 Spanish Supercup, and 2012 German Supercup. 

Erazem Lorbek is a Slovenian retired basketball player best known for winning the EuroLeague title in 2010 while representing FC Barcelona. Lorbek also played an important role as a member of the national team; he led the team at the 2009 EuroBasket where Slovenia finished fourth. Lorbek also won three Spanish League titles among other championships during his playing career.

Teja Oblak is a Slovenian professional basketball player who plays for the Slovenia women's national basketball team. Oblak represented her national side at the EuroBasket Women 2017. She currently plays for ZVVZ USK Praha.

Jordan Morgan is an American-born Slovenian basketball player who currently plays for Reyer Venezia. In 2017, he won the Slovenian Supercup and also won the Slovenian League in 2018. Apart from his skills as a basketball player, Jordan Morgan is also known for his charitable endeavors; he has a charitable organization registered under the name, Jordan Morgan Foundation.

Marko Milič is a Slovenian retired basketball player best known for winning prestigious tournaments like the EuroCup, Spanish League, Slovenian League, and Slovenian Cup. Marko Milič also represented the national basketball team and competed in important events like the EuroBasket and FIBA World Championship.

Alen Omić is a Slovenia basketball player who is currently playing for Cedevita Olimpija. Over the years, he has represented various clubs, winning the EuroCup in 2017, the Basketball League of Serbia in 2018, and the Premier A Slovenian Basketball League in 2022. Alen Omić has also won two Slovenian Cups and two Slovenian Supercups.

Jure Zdovc is a Slovenian retired basketball player who represented both the Slovenian national team and the Yugoslav national team. Zdovc also achieved success as a coach. In 2012, he was named EuroCup Coach of the Year while serving as the coach of Spartak Saint Petersburg. In 2015, he was made an inductee of the Slovenian Athletes Hall of Fame.

Jaka Lakovič is a Slovenian former basketball player who won four Greek League championship titles, three Spanish Cups, and two Spanish League titles among other important tournaments. He also represented the Slovenia national team at seven consecutive EuroBaskets starting from 2001. Jaka Lakovič is currently serving as the head coach for Ratiopharm Ulm of the Basketball Bundesliga.

Gašper Vidmar is a Slovenian former basketball player who was part of the national team that won the 2017 EuroBasket in Turkey. Vidmar is also a four-time Turkish League champion and two-time Turkish Cup winner. He has also won other important tournaments like the Turkish President's Cup, Slovenian Supercup, and Slovenian Basketball Cup. 

Gregor Fučka is a Slovenian-Italian former basketball player who won the gold medal at the 1999 FIBA EuroBasket where he represented Italy; he was named the MVP of the tournament. Over the course of his career, Gregor Fučka also won the 2003 EuroLeague title, two Italian League titles, and two Spanish League titles among other prestigious championship titles.

Primož Brezec is a Slovenian former basketball player who represented popular NBA teams like Philadelphia 76ers and Detroit Pistons. A three-time Slovenian Cup winner and two-time Slovenian League champion, Primož Brezec was also an important member of the Slovenian national basketball team. He represented his country in prestigious tournaments like the FIBA European Championship and FIBA World Championship.

Aleksej Nikolić is a Slovenian basketball player best known for winning the gold medal at the 2017 EuroBasket in Turkey. Apart from playing for the Slovenian national team, Aleksej Nikolić also plays for San Pablo Burgos of the Liga ACB. 

Teoman Alibegović is a Bosnian-Slovenian former basketball player best known for his all-time record of scoring the most number of points for the Slovenia national team; he scored 990 points in 52 games. After retiring as a player, Teoman Alibegović established himself as a coach and manager, working with Italian clubs like Snaidero Udine and Legea Scafati.

Matic Rebec is a Slovenian basketball player best known for his efforts at the 2017 EuroBasket where Slovenia won the gold medal. A two-time Slovenian Cup winner, Matic Rebec currently plays for Agribertocchi Orzinuovi.

Slovenian basketball sensation Rasho Nesterović began his senior career with the Serbian club Partizan and later had a successful NBA career, playing with teams such as the San Antonio Spurs and the Toronto Raptors. While playing for the Greek club PAOK, he changed his name to Radoslav "Rasho" Makris.

Ivo Daneu is a Slovenian retired basketball player and coach. During his playing career, Daneu won medals at FIBA World Cup, Olympic Games, and EuroBasket. In 1969, Daneu was named Slovenian Sportsperson of the Year. In 1991, he was named in FIBA's 50 Greatest Players list. In 2012, Daneu was inducted into the Slovenian Athletes Hall of Fame.

Sani Bečirovič is a Slovenian basketball coach and former player. As a player, he won several championship titles such as the Slovenian League, EuroLeague, Greek League, and Greek Cup. He also represented the national team in important tournaments like EuroBasket and FIBA World Championship. Sani Bečirovič is the current sporting director for Cedevita Olimpija.

Slovenian basketball player Žan Mark Šiško is best known for his association with Bayern Munich. The 6’3” point guard is not just a 2-time Slovenian Supercup winner but has also been an ABA League Second Division champion. He has also represented teams such as Koper Primorska and Cibona.

Mirza Begić is a Bosnian-born Slovenian retired basketball player who played for popular clubs like Real Madrid and Olympiacos. Over the course of his career, Begić won a FIBA Intercontinental Cup, three Slovenian League titles, and two Slovenian Cups among other important tournaments. Mirza Begić also represented Slovenia national team at prestigious tournaments, including EuroBasket 2011. 

Slobodan Subotić is a Slovenian professional basketball coach. He began his career as a player and was a five-time Greek League champion with the club Aris. He was also a five-time Greek Cup winner. He later became a coach and went on to serve as the head coach for Budućnost of the ABA League and Montenegrin League.  

Slovenian basketball player Luka Rupnik is best known as a point guard for Semt77 Yalovaspor. He has also had a stint with the Belgian club Antwerp Giants and has won the Belgian Cup. The 6’1” sports star has also represented Czech, Turkish, and Spanish clubs.

Former American-Slovenian basketball player Ariel McDonald was a promising point guard for teams such as Akasvayu Girona, Olimpija Ljubljana, and Maccabi Tel Aviv. A 3-time Slovenian Cup winner, he has also won the Slovenian, Greek, and Italian League championships. Post-retirement, he became a high-school basketball coach.

Jurica Golemac is a Croatian-born Slovenian former basketball player who won three Slovenian Cups and two Slovenian League titles during his playing career. After retiring as a player, Jurica Golemac has been focusing on his career as a coach. The current head coach for Cedevita Olimpija, Golemac has helped the team win tournaments like the Slovenian League.

Rašid Mahalbašić is a Slovenian-born Austrian basketball player who currently plays for Club Baloncesto Breogán, S.A.D. of the Liga ACB. Mahalbašić is best known for winning the Czech National Cup in 2014 and the Kazakhstan Basketball Championship title in 2015.

Slovenian basketball player Jurij Macura is best known for his stint with the Spanish team Baskonia and the Serbian club Mega Bemax. The 6’11” small forward has also played for the Slovenian national team and now plays for the Slovenian club Krka.

Mileta Lisica was a Serbian-Slovenian basketball player. A two-time YUBA League champion in 1993 and 1994 and Slovenian League MVP in 2000, Lisica was an integral part of many teams at different times during his illustrious playing career. Mileta Lisica suffered a long and severe illness before departing the physical world at the age of 54.