#ABA liga

Split's basketball players held their introductory meeting and first training session at Gripe. Coach Damir Rančić stated that the team's core is in place, but the roster will receive additional reinforcements.

Danijel Jusup's departure from KK Zadar closed a trophy-laden chapter, and Stipe Modrić's arrival is already shrouded in nostalgia. The new coach promises modern basketball, but the reality of the ABA League and the fate of young players threaten to repeat old patterns.

The 31-year-old center, known as the Minister of Defense of Zadar, continues his career with ABA League side HKK Široki. Coach Jusup once highlighted his key role in the team.

Under Ivan Rudež, the senior team has begun preparations in new Adidas gear. The second week features a camp on Lošinj, and sporting director Marin Rožić says he is pleased with the assembled squad.

Croatian national team player Roko Badžim revealed details of his summer training in Šibenik, commented on the World Cup qualifiers and his signing with Cibona, highlighting the great atmosphere in the national team.

KK Zadar's official roster call-up is scheduled for August 10, but new coach Stipe Modrić has already gathered young players at Višnjik to assess their potential.

Marko Jagodić Kuridža, originally from Obrovac, recalled playing for Cibona and admitted that Zagreb completely won him over.

While new coach Ibon Navarro doesn't count on the experienced national team player, Nemanja Nedović revealed the background of his failed negotiations with the club and made it clear there's no way back.

The story of John Brisker, one of the ABA and NBA's toughest players, whose life ended in mystery in Uganda, also touches Croatia through his teammate Rudy Tomjanovich.

Croatian national basketball team head coach Tomislav Mijatović speaks to Index in a major interview about World Cup qualifiers, his career at Efes, working with great coaches, and the painful loss to Partizan.

The regional competition seeks new officials for three important refereeing roles, with applications open until August 7. In Zadar, there is hope that changes will bring greater fairness.