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February 18, 2026

Saša Obradović particularly praised one player: "It is an honor to have him in the team, if we had won by 50 points..."

Crvena zvezda basketball players advanced to the semi-finals of the Radivoj Korać Cup with a victory over Borac from Čačak, but the triumph in Niš did not leave coach Saša Obradović completely satisfied. Although the primary goal was achieved, the strategist of the red and whites pointed out certain shortcomings in play and approach after the match.

Saša Obradović particularly praised one player: "It is an honor to have him in the team, if we had won by 50 points..."

TL;DR

  • Crvena zvezda advanced to the Kup Radivoj Korać semi-finals by defeating Borac.
  • Coach Saša Obradović was not completely satisfied, citing lapses in concentration and a lack of respect for the opponent.
  • Young player Stefan Miljenović noted defensive issues and loss of focus in the third quarter.
  • Obradović praised center Ebuka Izundu for his consistent good performances and progress.
  • The coach explained roster selections for the Cup were based on team needs and player guarantees.
  • Obradović expressed personal connection to Niš and Pirot.
  • He stressed the importance of respecting Spartak in the semi-final and demanding a different attitude towards the game, including better psychological preparation.
  • Obradović stated the team's focus should remain solely on their own performance.

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