Head coach Golemac extends contract with Dubai Basketball

Fresh off an emphatic 24-point win against reigning EuroLeague champions, Fenerbahçe, Dubai Basketball's head coach Jurica Golemac has extended his contract with the club until 2028.

The Slovenian coach, who joined Dubai Basketball in 2024, has been a key figure in the club’s rapid rise on the regional and European stage.

Last season, Golemac guided the team through an outstanding campaign, finishing the ABA League Regular Season with a 25–5 record and leading Dubai to the Playoff Semifinals in their debut year in the competition.

This season, Dubai Basketball has continued its strong momentum under Golemac’s leadership.

The team currently holds a 2–2 record in the EuroLeague, with notable victories against Partizan and Fenerbahçe, and remains undefeated in the ABA League (2–0) after wins over Split and Borac Čačak.

Golemac has been an instrumental figure for the city, creating history as the first home team representing Dubai to compete in two international leagues.

"I feel very motivated to keep growing together with Dubai Basketball. We’re building something special here — a team that competes at the highest level and makes our fans proud every single day," said Golemac.

"This decision was made weeks ago, and we are announcing it today," added General Manager Dejan Kamenjašević.

"We want Jurica to continue leading this project. He is the ideal person for our long-term vision — ambitious, professional, and deeply committed to our philosophy. Our goal is to improve every year, and with Jurica we know the project is in the right hands."

Dubai Basketball will return to action on Thursday, October 16, hosting FC Barcelona at the Coca-Cola Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 PM.