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Čović: I hope we don't end up in a situation like the Water Polo Association
Turbulence in the Basketball Federation of Serbia, initially characterized by changes to the Statute and expansion of the KLS, appears to have reached a critical point. Allegedly, an extraordinary session of the KSS Assembly will be held on May 15th at 5 PM in the House of Basketball, with the agenda item being a request for the dismissal of president Nebojša Čović, as 15 members of the highest body of the governing organization have submitted such a request.
TL;DR
- 15 members of the Serbian Basketball Federation's highest body have requested the dismissal of President Nebojša Čović.
- Čović described the dismissal request as 'nonsense' and linked the instability to resistance against reforms.
- Predrag Kanački has been appointed as the new General Secretary, replacing Mić Radanović.
- Discussions are ongoing regarding the structure of the professional league, with Čović advocating for a 12-team league rather than an expansion to 24 clubs.
- The federation has provided financial support to clubs in the KLS, ABA league, and women's leagues with government backing.
- The national team faces crucial World Cup qualifiers in July and August, with the aim of securing a spot in the 2028 Olympics.
- Čović expressed hope for Nikola Jokić's participation in the qualifiers and mentioned that Krstić will travel to the US to speak with Serbian players like Topić and Stojaković.