Reinforcement for Cibona in the paint – Robert Rikić arrives to Zagreb
Cibona has strengthened its ranks ahead of the Round 18 of the AdmiralBet ABA League Regular Season and the clash against Partizan Mozzart Bet. The 218 cm tall player will continue his career in Zagreb and is expected to bring strength, stability and experience to the squad.

Robert Rikic (Photo: ABA League 2/Dragana Stjepanovic)
Cibona has signed with 34-year-old Mostar-born center. This 218 cm tall center brings a unique combination of strength, experience and basketball intelligence to the Zagreb squad.
During his caree, Robert Rikić has successfully played for clubs such as Zagreb, Široki, MZT Skopje Aerodrom, Budućnost VOLI, Igokea m:tel and Zrinjski-
As he signed with Cibona, Rikić stated: “Above all, I wish to thank the management and staff of Cibona for the trust and a chance for me to become a part of one of the most renowned clubs with a rich tradition and history. It’s a great honour for me to wear the jersey of Cibona and join the team, that is synonymous with success and top-tier basketball. I am looking forward to first practices, getting to know my teammates, even though I already know some of them. My wish is to give all I can on court and help the team with my contribution to accomplish the goals set for this season. The fans of Cibona are familiar for their passion and support, and I am happy to soon be playing in the Dražen Petrović Arena. I am ready for all the challenges that are ahead of us and I am convinced that together we will accomplish great things. Even though I have been in Zagreb for a short while, I have been met with warmth and have been welcomed by everyone, which I am grateful for. See you soon on the court!”
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Cibona dobila pojačanje pod obručem: Stigao Robert Rikić
Cibona dobila pojačanje uoči 18. kola AdmiralBet ABA Lige i susreta protiv Partizana. Iskusni centar iz Mostara, visok 218 cm, nastavit će karijeru "pod Tornjem" i donijeti momčadi snagu, stabilnost i iskustvo.
Košarkaški klub Cibona je potpisao ugovor s Robertom Rikićem, 34- godišnjim centrom iz Mostara. Ovaj čak 218 cm visoki centar donosi jedinstvenu kombinaciju snage, iskustva i košarkaške inteligencije koja će dodatno obogatiti zagrebačku momčad.
Tijekom svoje karijere, Robert je s uspjehom nastupao za klubove poput Zagreba, Širokog, MZT Skoplje Aerodroma, Budućnosti VOLI, Igokee m:tel i Zrinjskog, što potvrđuje njegovu kvalitetu i prilagodljivost u različitim sustavima igre.
Uoči potpisivanja ugovora, Rikić je sljedeće izjavio: „Prije svega, želim izraziti zahvalnost upravi i stručnom stožeru KK Cibona na povjerenju i prilici da postanem dio jednog od najuglednijih klubova s bogatom tradicijom i poviješću. Velika mi je čast nositi dres Cibone i pridružiti se momčadi koja je sinonim za uspjeh i vrhunski košarkaški nivo. Radujem se početku treninga i upoznavanju suigrača, iako već poznajem neke od njih. Moja je želja dati svoj maksimum na terenu i svojim doprinosom pomoći timu u ostvarivanju ciljeva za ovu sezonu. Navijači Cibone su poznati po svojoj strasti i podršci, i veselim se igrati u Draženovom domu. Spreman sam na sve izazove koji su pred nama i uvjeren sam da ćemo zajedno postići velike stvari. Iako sam u Zagrebu tek kratko vrijeme, dočekan sam s toplinom i dobrodošlicom, na čemu sam iznimno zahvalan. Vidimo se uskoro na terenu!“