SC Derby to host league newcomers Spartak Office Shoes in the last match of Round 1
The opening round of the new season will end on Thursday with the game between SC Derby and Spartak Office Shoes.
David Mirkovic (Photo: ABA League j.t.d./Dragana Stjepanovic)
2024/25 AdmiralBet ABA League Round 1, Thursday, 26 September 2024:
SC DERBY - SPARTAK OFFICE SHOES
Where? Morača Sports Hall, Podgorica
When? 19:00 C.E.T.
Story of the game: The opening round of the new season will end on Thursday with the game between SC Derby and Spartak Office Shoes.
The Podgorica crew did not make many changes in their roster over the summer. SC Derby have kept most of the star players from the previous season, while they have upgraded the squad with some high-profile players. The Students will enter the new season with new head coach Petar Mijović at the helm, while he will now try to start his new mission successfully and score the win on his debut.
On the other side, Spartak Office Shoes are getting ready for their very first game in the AdmiralBet ABA League. The boys from Subotica won the promotion to the top tier of the regional basketball last season, while it is up to them now to prove that they belong among the best teams of this region.
Match-up in focus: SC Derby’s 18-year-old power forward David Mirković was a true sensation last season when he showed that he may be the new rising star of this region. Mirković is now a year older and has some valuable experience, so this might be his breakout season.
Meanwhile, Spartak Office Shoes have acquired 23-year-old Matej Rudan who has therefore returned to the AdmiralBet ABA League after spending one year in Spain. Before he left, Rudan was putting on some amazing performances, while he is now ready to lead Spartak Office Shoes in the club’s historic first season in the best basketball league in the region.
Head-to-head score in the regional league: In total 0:0.
