{"id":216313,"date":"2026-08-13T14:47:05","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T12:47:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/?p=216313"},"modified":"2026-08-13T14:47:06","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T12:47:06","slug":"they-didnt-receive-permission-from-their-clubs-alimpijevic-explains-the-absence-of-bogdan-and-micic-announces-18-man-roster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serbiantimes.info\/en\/they-didnt-receive-permission-from-their-clubs-alimpijevic-explains-the-absence-of-bogdan-and-micic-announces-18-man-roster\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cTHEY DIDN\u2019T RECEIVE PERMISSION FROM THEIR CLUBS\u201d: Alimpijevi\u0107 explains the absence of Bogdan and Mici\u0107, announces 18-man roster!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Du\u0161an Alimpijevi\u0107, head coach of the Serbian national basketball team, spoke about the absence of several players who had been expected to make the squad.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main question was why Bogdan Bogdanovi\u0107 was not included, and Alimpijevi\u0107 gave a detailed explanation regarding his situation, as well as those of Vasilije Mici\u0107, Filip Petru\u0161ev, Bogoljub Markovi\u0107, and Nikola Topi\u0107.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Mici\u0107 did not receive permission from his club. Hapoel refused to grant permission without any explanation. The situation is the same with Bogdan. He wanted to join us, but Houston did not approve his participation, believing he needs to prepare for the upcoming season, which is important both for him and for the club. Permission was not granted. Petru\u0161ev’s situation is similar. Dubai did not grant permission, but that is related to his health, as he is recovering. Bogoljub Markovi\u0107 did not receive permission from Milwaukee. He wanted to be with us, but they wanted him to remain at their training camp. As for Topi\u0107, his medical condition does not allow him to participate,” Alimpijevi\u0107 said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head coach Du\u0161an Alimpijevi\u0107 has selected an 18-man roster for the upcoming period. The squad includes: Nemanja Dangubi\u0107, Aleksa Avramovi\u0107, Dejan Davidovac, Ognjen Dobri\u0107, Jovan Novak, Marko Guduri\u0107, Nikola Milutinov, Luka Mitrovi\u0107, Du\u0161an Risti\u0107, Nikola Tanaskovi\u0107, Stefan Momirov, Arijan Laki\u0107, Nikola \u0110uri\u0161i\u0107, Nikola Jovi\u0107, Nikola Joki\u0107, Mihailo Petrovi\u0107, Nikola Kusturica, and Nikola D\u017eepina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A major showdown is scheduled for August 20 at Belgrade Arena, where Serbia will face France in a warm-up game, likely featuring a highly anticipated matchup between Nikola Joki\u0107 and Victor Wembanyama. Serbian fans will have another spectacular event to enjoy ahead of what lies ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, before the most important games, Serbia will have one more test against France, this time away from home, three days later. After that comes the reason why August is such a crucial month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Serbia will face Iceland on August 28 at Belgrade Arena and Italy on August 31 in Pesaro. These games are part of the second group stage of the FIBA World Cup qualifiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Serbia carried over four wins and two losses from the first stage, but only three of the six teams in the newly formed group will qualify for the FIBA World Cup. Turkey is closest to qualification with a 6-0 record, while Serbia is battling with Italy (5-1), Lithuania (3-3), and Iceland (3-3). Bosnia and Herzegovina is also in the group with a 2-4 record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source<\/strong>: <\/strong>Nova.rs<\/a>, Foto:<\/strong> Dusan Milenkovic \/ ATAImages<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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