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February 27, 2026

Alimpijević 'called out' one club for not releasing a player, then sent a strong message: 'In God's name, in Turkey...'

The Serbian basketball team was defeated by Turkey with a score of 82:78 in the third round of the World Cup qualifiers. The Eagles had a poor game, trailing for the entire 40 minutes, and although they managed to come back and even take the lead, it wasn't enough.

Alimpijević 'called out' one club for not releasing a player, then sent a strong message: 'In God's name, in Turkey...'

TL;DR

  • Serbia lost to Turkey 82:78 in World Cup qualifiers.
  • Coach Alimpijević cited a poor first half and inconsistent energy as reasons for the loss.
  • He pointed out issues with player availability, contrasting Serbia's situation with Turkey's.
  • Despite the loss, Alimpijević remains optimistic about Serbia's qualification chances.
  • The team showed character by coming back from a deficit.
  • Bogoljub Marković and Arijan Lakić were noted for their contributions.
  • Nikola Kalinić is leaving the camp, while Aleksa Avramović and Dejan Dangubić have joined.
  • The team's next game is in Istanbul.

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