Svetislav Pešić

Svetislav Pešić

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Svetislav Pešić is a renowned Serbian basketball coach and former player, celebrated for his significant impact on the sport both in Serbia and internationally. He has led the Serbian national team to numerous successes, including a gold medal at the 2002 FIBA World Championship and a silver medal at the 2016 Olympics. Pešić is known for his tactical acumen and ability to develop young talent, making him a respected figure in the basketball community. His recent recognition with the Order of Njegoš speaks to his contributions to Serbian basketball and the promotion of the sport within the country.

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Svetislav Pesic, the Bayern coach, is ending his career without a title after a disappointing season.

Basketball: Bayerns Schlusspunkt unter eine verkorkste Saison - Sport
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-06-21
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Svetislav Pesic is the coach of the Bayern basketball team.

Pokal-Halbfinale: Bayern-Basketballer scheitern dramatisch gegen Bamberg - Sport
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-02-21
5.0

Svetislav Pešić's team triumphed 79:64.

Vezenkov i Džons vodili Olimpijakos, poraz Partizana, laka pobjeda Bajerna u Izraelu
Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997·MontenegroMontenegro· 2026-01-30
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Berokal has collaborated with some of the biggest names in world basketball, including Svetislav Pesic.

Шпанецот Жозеп Мариа Берокал е новиот селектор на кошаркарите
Нова Македонија (Nova Makedonija)·North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia· 2026-01-29
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Svetislav Pešić is one of the most successful and respected basketball coaches today.

„Триглав Осигурување“ организираше инспиративна средба со Светислав Пешиќ
Нова Македонија (Nova Makedonija)·North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia· 2025-12-17
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Svetislav Pešić's message resonated during the campaign for responsible gambling.

Odgovorno igranje i mentalno zdravlje: Mozzart uz DokTok za sigurnu zabavu
Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996·SerbiaSerbia· 2025-11-29
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Svetislav Pešić previously brought the first European gold to German basketball.

Od dečaka iz Zvornika do finala Evrobasketa na klupi Nemačke: Alan Ibrahimagić za BBC
Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996·SerbiaSerbia· 2025-09-14
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Svetislav Pešić is helping to find a new coach for the Serbian national basketball team after his contract ends.

Svetislav Pešić bo pomagal najti svojega naslednika
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2025-09-13
8.0

Svetislav Pešić is the coach of the Serbian basketball team, known to the Brka group.

Koliko ste spremni da pređete kako biste pomogli srpskim košarkašima da osvoje zlato na Evropskom prvenstvu?
Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996·SerbiaSerbia· 2025-09-12
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Svetislav Pešić is mentioned as the coach of the Serbian basketball team.

Šta rade i koga bodre Srbi u Rigi posle ispadanja 'Orlova'
Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996·SerbiaSerbia· 2025-09-11
7.0

Svetislav Pešić is the head coach of the Serbian national basketball team and has been involved in discussions regarding his future with the federation.

Serbijos krepšinio federacija paskelbė pranešimą dėl Pešičiaus ateities
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2025-09-08
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Svetislav Pešić is the coach of the Serbian national basketball team who expressed his determination not to resign after a disappointing performance at the Euro Championship.

Fiasko Europos čempionate patyręs Pešičius neketina atsistatydinti: „Kodėl turėčiau?“
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2025-09-07
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Svetislav Pešić is the Serbian national basketball team coach who faced criticism after the team's loss to Finland.

”Mika Murinen” suututtaa Serbiassa – tätä teinitähden tekoa ei siedetä
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2025-09-07
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Svetislav Pešić was brief in his comments following the match.

Finland hyllas efter basketbragden: ”Miraklet i Riga”
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2025-09-07
5.0

Svetislav Pešić is the coach of the Serbian basketball team.

Senzacija nad senzacijama, Finska eliminisala Srbiju sa Eurobasketa
Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997·MontenegroMontenegro· 2025-09-06
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Svetislav Pešić is the coach of the Serbian basketball team who had to manage the team's injuries during the tournament.

Srbi padajo kot domine, Pešić je moral potegniti zavoro
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2025-09-04
5.0

Svetislav Pesic is the coach of the Serbian basketball team, which is considered a strong contender in the tournament.

Basketball-EM 2025: Co-Kapitän Voigtmann fällt für Rest des Turniers aus - Sport
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-09-02
6.0

Svetislav Pešić faces a challenging task in adjusting the team's strategy due to player injuries.

Sportske novosti - Srbija više nije Dream Team. U samo 24 sata rasplinuo se mit o nedodirljivom favoritu za zlato
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2025-08-31
5.0

Svetislav Pešić is noted as one of the greatest coaches of all time, having led teams to European championship titles.

Spēcīgi un izsalkuši turnīra galvenie favorīti / Diena
Diena·LatviaLatvia· 2025-08-30
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Svetislav Pešić is currently with the basketball players at Eurobasket.

Zgodna brineta je snajka Svetislava Pešića: Ima telo za medalju i osmah koji razoružava
Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996·SerbiaSerbia· 2025-08-30
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Svetislav Pešić is the coach of the Serbian national basketball team.

Finci i Markanen se protiv Britanaca zagrijavali za Crnu Goru, Srbija uz povredu Bogdanovića dobila Portugal
Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997·MontenegroMontenegro· 2025-08-30
5.0

Svetislav Pesic is the coach of the Serbian national basketball team.

Eurobasket: boa exibição de Portugal não parou a toda-poderosa Sérvia | Basquetebol
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2025-08-29
7.0

Svetislav Pešić is the coach of the Serbian national team.

Ni deležen enake ljubezni kakor legendarni Dirk Nowitzki
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2025-08-28
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Svetislav Pesic's team quickly gained a double-digit lead in the game.

kui Jokic väljakul viibis, oli võitlev Eesti kaitse tema ees jõuetu
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2025-08-28
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Nikola Jokic
Nikola Jokic

Svetislav Pešić is the coach of the Serbian national basketball team.

«Trenni tase on kõvem kui mängudes.» Kas Eesti EMi avavastasel Serbial leidub üldse nõrkusi?
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2025-08-27
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Nikola Jokic
Nikola Jokic

Svetislav Pešić is the coach of the Serbian national basketball team, which is considered a strong contender for the EuroBasket.

Evrobasket, grupa B: Nemci i Litvanci favoriti, poslednji ples Vučevića za Crnu Goru
Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996·SerbiaSerbia· 2025-08-25
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Svetislav Pešić, the legendary Serbian coach, assessed the significant difference in quality between the teams.

Razlika v kakovosti vidna s Kalemegdana, Luka navdušil vsaj po koncu tekme
Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959·SloveniaSlovenia· 2025-08-22
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