NLB Wheel League: Gradačac tournament is coming up

After the first game a grand opening, that will be attended by the NLB Bank Gradačac director Ita Ahmetašević and Gradačac Mayor, Hajrudin Mehanović, will take place.

After four rounds, Parasport Slovenia is occupying the top of the standings, with 4 games collected after 4 games. KIK Zmaj is the second (2:2), KKI Vrbas follows as third (2:1) and KK OSI Paramont fourth (2:1). KIK Una Sana is at the fifth place (0:5) and Parasport Croatia sixth (1:2).

Ahead of the final round of the NLB Wheel League there are still a couple of question marks open. Parasport Croatia still have chances to qualify for the Semifinals, so they will be fully motivated. But there is no easy task ahead of them, as they have two tough games still to play. KIK Zmaj plays at home, they will be hosting their rivals from the BiH National Championship and will try their best to resist the reigning champions. KK OSI Paramont has its goals and will play the derby of the round against Vrbas and Parasport Croatia. The squad, led from the bench by head coach Vladan Nikolić are chasing one win, which would secure them a spot in the Semifinals. KIK Una Sana will finish the Regular Season at 6th place, while Parasport Slovenia are chasing their 5th win in 5 games.

KKI Vrbas is defending the championship trophy

This season, there are six teams from four countries. The teams are KK OSI Paramont (Montenegro), KKI Vrbas, KIK Zmaj Gradačac in KIK Una Sana (BiH), Parasport Croatia (Croatia) and Parasport Slovenia (Slovenia). NLB d.d. is the golden sponsor of the competition, that is supported by ABA League j.t.d. and its clubs.

Liga NLB Wheel Round 4, Gradačac, 16 March:

KIK Zmaj – KKI Vrbas (11.30)
KK OSI Paramont – KKI Vrbas (13.15)
Parasport Croatia – Parasport Slovenia (15.00)
Parasport Croatia – KK OSI Paramont (16.45)

Standings after Round 3:

Parasport Slovenia 8 points (4 games)
KIK Zmaj Gradačac 6 points (4 games)
KKI Vrbas 5 points (3 games)
KK OSI Paramont 5 points (3 games)
Parasport Croatia 4 points (3 games)

Live streams available at:

www.youtube.com/@B1TVGradacac/streams

List of scorers:

Ramo Rekanović (KK OSI Paramont) 26.3 points per game
Strahinja Rosuljaš (KIK Zmaj) 18.8
Vlado Švraka (KKI Vrbas) 23.7

List of passers:

Edis Imširović (KIK Zmaj) 6.3 assists per game
Adis Huskić (KK OSI Paramont) 4.7
Enis Musić (Parasport Slovenia) 4.5

Tournament schedule:

7.12. KK OSI Paramont (Podgorica)
26.1. Parasport Croatia (Zagreb)
23.2. KIK Una Sana (Bihač)
16.3. KIK Zmaj (Gradačac)
13.4. KKI Vrbas (Banja Luka)
17.5. Parasport Slovenia (Ljubljana)

Former NLB Wheel Champions:

2008/2009 – KIK Sana
2009/2010 – KIK Sana
2010/2011 – KIK Sana
2011/2012 – KIK Sana
2012/2013 – KKK K3 Sarajevo
2013/2014 – KKI Vrbas
2014/2015 – KKI Vrbas
2015/2016 – KKI Vrbas
2016/2017 – KKI Vrbas
2017/2018 – KKI Vrbas
2018/2019 – KKI Vrbas
2019/2020 – KIK Zmaj
2020/2021 – KKI Vrbas
2021/2022 – KKI Zagreb
2022/2023 – KIK Zmaj
2023/2024 – KKI Vrbas